Chief Clinical Officer

Community Health and Dental Care (CHDC) is a non-profit community health center located in Pottstown, PA. We provide the highest quality health and dental care for our patient by utilizing the latest standards and most advanced technology in a professional atmosphere.

Clinical Officer Responsibilites

• Provides oversight and supervision for Clinical Services department directors:
  • Behavioral Health
  • Podiatry
  • Vision
  • Physical Therapy
  • Dispensary
• Assists the CMO with filling Clinical Services department director vacancies.
• Assists in developing the clinical policies for the Clinical Services departments.
• Recommends clinical objectives and participates in the designation of priority objectives for the health center with reference to implementation of Clinical Services plans.
• Assists in the development of the Clinical Services department budgets, including staffing, support plan, and equipment needs projections.
• May represent the corporation in community organization activities.
• Develops, recommends, and conducts special studies of health needs and priorities, interprets clinical data.
• Institutes and manages continuing professional education, in-service training, and orientation of Clinical Services staff.
• Serves and/or assists as a primary rater (or review officer where additional levels of supervision exist) for all Clinical Services personnel evaluations; recommends or participates in final determination of disciplinary actions and terminations as well as nomination of individuals for awards.
• Represents Clinical Services in health center administrative meetings.
• Assists in the presentation of reports on health and quality assurance issues to the Board of Directors at the direction of the CMO or CEO.

Required Compentencies

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer, including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical record.
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient and employer confidentiality.   Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful, and helpful to patients and others.  Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Full unrestricted RN license in the State of Pennsylvania. 
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a clinical, academic, or administrative leadership position.
• Have a strong community health/public health orientation and be experienced in patient care management.
• Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s).