Chief Medical Officer

Join the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony as a Full-Time Chief Medical Officer and make a significant impact in the heart of Reno, Nevada. This onsite role offers the unique opportunity to lead in a culturally rich environment focused on integrity and customer service. You will be at the forefront of health initiatives, shaping policies that promote safety and well-being within the community. The position commands a competitive salary range of $218,067.20 - $497,702.40, reflecting the importance of your expertise and leadership. By applying, you are stepping into a role that emphasizes problem-solving and collaboration within a traditional, supportive culture.

Your contributions will directly enhance the lives of those we serve. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Seize this chance to elevate your career in a rewarding and dynamic setting.

RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY: OUR STORY

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony represents descendants of three Great Basin Indigenous peoples: the **Numu (Northern Paiute)**, **Newe (Western Shoshone)**, and **Washeshu (Washoe)**. These communities lived in harmony with the land for generations before European contact, following seasonal cycles and forming small, efficient social groups for survival. Each group’s name means **“The People”** in their own language, reflecting their deep cultural identity and connection to the Earth. They maintained strong traditions, respected neighboring tribes, and engaged in trade throughout the region. Today, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony continues to honor these traditions while supporting the well-being, culture, and future of its tribal community.

WHAT DOES A CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER DO?

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Reno-Sparks Indian Colony holds a pivotal role in shaping the strategic vision for clinical systems in alignment with senior leadership. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CMO will directly support clinical services at the Reno Sparks Tribal Health Center (RSTHC), ensuring a holistic approach to care that prioritizes both individual health and community well-being. Key responsibilities include promoting high-quality healthcare delivery and managing external partnerships that advance the organization's mission.

Acting as a champion for clinical improvement, the CMO will focus on quality assurance, compliance, and patient safety. Leading by example, the CMO will cultivate a positive organizational culture that encourages inquiry and coaching, recognizing that these elements drive workplace satisfaction and success. Additionally, the CMO will be involved in patient care and collaborate with primary care providers, while building clinical teams and strengthening the infrastructure to support ongoing growth.

ARE YOU THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

To excel as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, candidates must possess a robust skill set that enables effective leadership and high-quality patient care. A deep understanding of electronic health records (EHRs) is essential for leveraging technology to enhance patient safety and care delivery while mitigating provider burnout. Familiarity with population health principles and experience in community health will help the CMO implement strategies that improve overall health outcomes.

Strong knowledge of quality improvement, compliance, and patient safety processes is critical. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling positive interactions with staff, patients, and the tribal community. Leadership capabilities, including the ability to coach and mentor healthcare teams, are vital for fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Finally, a commitment to confidentiality and adherence to healthcare regulations will ensure ethical and compliant practice within the organization.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

Duties and Responsibilities: PHYSICIAN DUTIES

• Provide quality, compassionate and culturally sensitive health care services to American Indians/Alaskan Natives and other eligible beneficiaries.
• • Provide a full range of outpatient services; including examination, assessment, diagnosis and treatment; write prescriptions within the scope of expertise develop protocols and systems.
• Review medical history of each patient referred to him/her.
• Instruct and counsel patients on health care needs and goals; record patient progress.
• Prepare, provide and deliver patient care plans to all patients.
• Proactively work with other health care professionals within and outside the medical department for coordination of care including but not limited to nursing staff, community health, dietary and nutritional services, dental clinic, behavioral health counselors, pharmacy and in-house and external specialists.
• Make appropriate and timely referrals to specialty care or higher levels of care ensuring accurate clinical notes are included for a seamless referral process
• Follow up with patients on treatment and progress, providing appropriate health summary documentation as necessary to ensure patients are informed.
• Respond to requests for medication refills in a timely manner.
• Submit clinical documentation in a timely manner, as per policy.
• Provide leadership to the provider teams and ensure successful delivery of care provide oversight and supervision; serve as a mentor and manage the resolution of practice related problems with providers and staff.
• Be available for after-hours consultation when needed. Will participate in cycled on-call services for after-hours and weekend needs.

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP DUTIES:

• In partnership with the senior leadership and management, provide mission-driven leadership within the organization and serve as a protector of Patient Rights.
• Demonstrate commitment to and understanding of the Core Values of RSTHC, by modeling service excellence in all internal and external relationships addressing service excellence deficits with staff and in the performance of all duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Advise senior leadership and management helping to set direction in the areas of clinical quality, population health, quality improvement, quality assurance, compliance, patient safety, accreditation and strategic partnerships in the community. This will include aiding in policy matters and partnerships at both the state and federal level as they relate to clinical care and reimbursement. This will include partnering to improve public health.
• Collaborate with other Reno Sparks Indian Colony programs to identify patient needs and develop or adjust program services to meet those needs when possible.
• Set a positive encouraging and professional environment within the medical practice.
• Ensure clinical policies procedures and protocols are based on clinical best practices and guidelines.
• Responsible for the leadership and oversight of clinical aspects of all service lines and service line directors as per chain of command; including setting performance criteria and monitoring service line performance. Will initiate the Performance Evaluation for providers and help to assess progress and efficacy of meeting service line goals and targets.
• Oversee all clinical service lines including the establishment and achievement of service line benchmarks. Work in partnership with the administrative team and directors to achieve service line goals and benchmarks.
• Participate in clinical consultations and provide medical expertise and guidance as appropriate.
• Responsible for adequately addressing in a timely manner, all patient care concerns, issues and obstacles that may arise; including those reported under established patient complaint procedures.
• Help support service line directors in their oversight of regular review of provider documentation; including Chart Review and Peer Review. Ensure all patient related documentation follows applicable federal and state regulations and is completed accurately using appropriate diagnostic and E&M coding.
• Develop and implement a systematic program for Peer Review in accordance with current accreditation standards of the AAAHC. The results of this program will be communicated regularly to the RSTHC Director and Governing Body.
• Participate in various RSTHC Committees and Chair/attend Medical Clinic meetings, Multi-disciplinary Care Management, Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics, QA/QI Committee, Data Committee etc.
• Direct and/or lead clinical service line meetings at least once per month in partnership with administrative staff.
• Participate in clinical and regulatory training and activities.
• During a public health emergency, the CMO may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.
• Be involved in tribal and non-tribal community events that support the mission and vision of RSTHC.
• The incumbent will be called upon to accomplish other tasks within their scope of work

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and experience with EHR’s and how best to use them in support of enhancing patient care and safety while limiting provider fatigue and burn out.
• Knowledge of population health and how to leverage health outcomes to promote high quality health care
• Knowledge of public and community health, and how both public and community health principles contribute to population health in the primary care setting.
• Knowledge of general Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Patient Safety processes.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Knowledge of medical clinic policies and protocol; ability to coordinate clinical activities.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret current AAAHC accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of sanitation, nutrition, epidemiology and communicable disease control.
• Knowledge of immunization recommendation and protocols.
• Demonstrated compassion and leadership skills; ability to successfully coach/mentor/train subordinates for sustained performance improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate positively with individuals at all levels of the organization—including peers, co-workers, patients and tribal community at large.
• Good listening skills are also a must.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft applications including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs.
• Knowledge of or experience with electronic health records. Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Ability to complete timely clinical documentation and perform required follow-up.
• Ability to determine medical priorities for patient care during face-to-face encounters or through telephone triage.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of medical records and adhere to the standards for health record-keeping, HIPAA and Privacy Act requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Failure to comply with minimum position requirements may result in termination of employment.

• REQUIRED to possess a current State License as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). (Must submit copy of Licensure with application.)
• REQUIRED to possess a current DEA registration. Must transfer registration to current facility upon hire. (Must submit copy of registration with application.)
• REQUIRED to acquire and maintain BLS certification within 180 days of hire; strongly recommend certification within 90 days of hire, probationary period will be extended for a maximum of 180 days pending certification.
• REQUIRED to be free from exclusion from providing Federal health care benefits including Medicare and Medicaid as per the Federal OIG and GSA exclusion lists.
• REQUIRED to have at least four (4) years of leadership experience in health care systems
• REQUIRED to have at least three (3) years physician practice experience (beyond residency training) working in a clinic setting.
• REQUIRED to have at least two (2) year applicable administrative management AND clinical supervisory experience.
• REQUIRED to submit to annual TB skin testing and adhere to RSTHC staff immunization policy in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control immunization recommendations for healthcare workers.
• REQUIRED to submit to and clear an alcohol/drug screen and random testing as per policy.
• REQUIRED to submit to a background and character investigation as per Tribal policy. Following hire must immediately report to Human Resource any citation, arrest, conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime.
• REQUIRED to accept the responsibility of a mandatory reporter of abuse and neglect of infants and children, people who are elderly or dependent individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities or residents of nursing homes and other health care facilities. This includes reporting any evidence of physical injury, neglect, sexual or emotional abuse.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board Certification is preferred.
• Five (5) years’ physician practice experience (beyond residency training) working in a clinic setting is preferred.
• Five (5) years applicable administrative management is preferred.
• Five (5) years applicable clinical supervision beyond residency is preferred.
• Flexible work schedule is strongly preferred.
• Positive working experience with Native Americans in a related field will be given preference, Professional Behavior:
• Effectively plan, organize workload and schedule time to meet the demands of the position.
• Work in a cooperative and professional manner with all RSIC staff.
• Treat RSIC members, patients, visitors and vendors with dignity and respect.
• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.

OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU!

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