Chief Medical Officer

Company: Maricopa County
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Date

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

05/06/25

Application Deadline

06/15/25

Pay Range

$220,000 - $330,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

The Correctional Health Services (CHS) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of all clinical and medical activities within the Maricopa County Jail facilities. As CMO, you will be responsible for ensuring that all medical needs of the incarcerated population are met, and that care is provided in a safe and ethical manner, meeting Constitutional requirements. You will also oversee the development and implementation of policies, standard operating procedures, and clinical protocols related to inmate/patient medical care. The CHS Director and CMO are responsible for maintaining a care delivery system that is fiscally responsible and meets legal and regulatory requirements. From a clinical standpoint, this position ensures that CHS fulfills its mission of providing medically necessary, evidence-based, integrated health care to patients as they proceed through the judicial system.

About Us

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment, i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Employee discounts for goods and services

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Three years of experience practicing medicine in a government environment or correctional facility

Five years of experience supervising medical providers

Doctorate degree from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine

Completion of an approved U.S. Residency or Fellowship Training Program in Correctional Medicine or a related field

Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Arizona

Board Certification

We Also Value

Evidence of increased responsibility in medical and administrative positions in a health care setting, culminating in an executive-level position

Experience with utilization and/or quality management

Correctional, Detention, or law enforcement-related experience

Experience handling complex employee issues, including addressing Human Resources-related concerns, maintaining FMLA/ADA compliance, and driving performance outcomes

Job Contributions

Collaborates with the CHS Executive Leadership Team regarding patient care, including establishing and implementing policies and procedures for clinical aspects of care, monitoring the appropriateness, timeliness, and responsiveness of care and treatment, and reviewing provider recommendations.

Acts as a liaison with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Detention Command, ensuring communication flows between the two entities regarding medical services

Partners with the CHS Director for briefings with the Board of Supervisors and County Leadership.

Oversees the day-to-day management of clinical providers, including setting schedules, setting goals, measuring performance, time management, and professional development

Works collaboratively with Human Resources in physician, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner supervision, performance review, succession planning, recruitment, and retention

Reviews higher-level Utilization Management cases when clinically indicated

Performs legal reviews and authorizes compassionate release letters as the responsible physician for CHS

Reviews and approves EHR clinical updates and requests

When necessary, supports patient care during clinic hours, including prescribing medications in compliance with CHS Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Chairs and facilitates the Clinical Practice Committee by documenting and updating clinical practice guidelines, medication formularies, programs to ensure quality patient care, and adequate controls to monitor quality and responsiveness to care

Evaluates and updates medical programs, assesses the health care needs of the patient population, and makes recommendations regarding new medical programs or services as appropriate.

Collaborates with the Assistant/Associate Medical Director and Clinical Leadership to identify educational and training needs throughout Correctional Health and assists in training and educating the correctional health and MCSO staff

Participates in conferences and trainings to continue medical education and keeps abreast in the field of correctional health, surgical, and internal medicine

Leads, facilitates, and participates in CHS committees to improve the delivery of care, such as committees on: Policy and Procedure; Morbidity and Mortality; Clinical Practice; Clinical Leadership; CHS-MCSO; Quality Assurance, and Multidisciplinary Meeting (Mental Health Unit and Infirmary)

Maintains applicable licensure and skills according to the requirements by State law, Department policies and licensure agencies

Serves as the Responsible Physician for the Opioid Treatment Program

Serves as the Authorizing Official for the 340B Program

Collaborates with the Pharmacy Director on Pharmacy operations and medication formulary decisions

Working Conditions

Ability to work inside a jail and stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time throughout work shifts

Position requires accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks

Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays

Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius

Must be able to respond to emergencies, take periodic calls out of hours, and work alternate shifts as necessary

Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney

Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access

Has a current DEA certification, or the ability to gain it upon hire

Has a current NPI number, or the ability to gain it upon hire

CPR certification (can be completed during orientation)

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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