What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Medical Officer position at MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society?
Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Clinical Lead to oversee the delivery of medical services at our correctional facility. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all activities of the health care unit are conducted in accordance with standards of medical care.
About Wexford Health Sources
Wexford Health Sources is one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies, providing clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services. Our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need, and the corrections environment is our venue.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate existing medical programs and assess the health care needs of the inmate population.
- Assist in designing and implementing policies, procedures, and protocols for the health care unit and medical staff.
- Attend staff meetings and participate on various committees as requested by the Health Services Administrator or designee.
- Conduct inmate sick call, examine, diagnose, and treat inmates referred to the Medical Director.
- Review and/or monitor the staff physician review of all laboratory, x-ray, and ancillary reports.
- Provide 24-hour on-call emergency care to the correctional facility.
- Perform employment, worker's compensation, or other physician examinations for the correctional facility when designated by specific contract agreement.
- Formulate written individual treatment plans for inmates with medical problems.
- Conduct intake and annual examinations on inmates as provided for by appropriate procedures or as dictated by sound medical practice.
- Supervise and evaluate the clinical activities of all health care staff, including evaluating services and treatment provided by other staff physicians, physician's assistants, and other health care staff.
- Implement and direct the quality assurance program, including conducting audit and medical chart review procedures.
