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We are looking for an Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) for our Urgent Care Service line for our American Group , where excellence creates excellence. Benefits HCA Healthcare offers a total ...

We are looking for an Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) for our Urgent Care Service line for our American Group , where excellence creates excellence. Benefits HCA Healthcare offers a total ...

We are looking for an Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) for our Urgent Care Service line for our American Group , where excellence creates excellence. Benefits HCA Healthcare offers a total ...

The Associate Clinical Director will directly supervise and train primary care providers (PCPs) in ... Chief Medical Officer. Fills in as needed for center clinical leadership needs, including ...

The Associate Clinical Director will directly supervise and train primary care providers (PCPs) in ... Chief Medical Officer. Fills in as needed for center clinical leadership needs, including ...

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What is an associate chief?

Associate Chiefs are senior leaders in an organization who assist the Chief Executive or Chief Officer in overseeing specific departments, programs, or functions. They often act as second-in-command and help implement strategies, manage teams, and ensure smooth operations. The role may vary by industry, but typically involves significant responsibility for leadership, decision-making, and communication between upper management and staff. Associate Chiefs may also step in for the Chief during absences or represent the organization in meetings and events.

How does an associate chief typically balance strategic leadership with day-to-day operational responsibilities?

An Associate Chief often acts as a bridge between executive leadership and department teams, overseeing both long-term initiatives and daily operations. This role requires effective prioritization, as Associate Chiefs must ensure that immediate issues are addressed without losing sight of strategic goals. They frequently collaborate with managers, staff, and external partners to implement policies, resolve challenges, and drive department performance. Successful candidates are adaptable, able to shift between high-level planning and hands-on problem-solving, and skilled at communicating across various levels of the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate chief, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Chief, you need strong leadership abilities, strategic planning skills, and relevant experience in your field, often supported by an advanced degree or professional certification. Familiarity with management software, data analytics tools, and industry-specific systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills help you excel in overseeing teams and driving organizational goals. These competencies are crucial for ensuring effective operations, fostering collaboration, and achieving strategic success within the organization.

What is the difference between Associate Chief vs Department Head?

AspectAssociate ChiefDepartment Head
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees and relevant certificationsSimilar credentials, often with additional leadership experience
Work EnvironmentSupports senior leadership, involved in strategic planningManages daily operations of a department
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in healthcare, education, government sectorsWidely used across various industries including healthcare and education

The Associate Chief and Department Head roles both require relevant credentials and involve leadership within organizations. The Associate Chief usually supports senior executives and focuses on strategic initiatives, while the Department Head manages daily departmental operations. Both positions are integral to organizational structure but differ mainly in scope and level of responsibility.

What are the most commonly searched types of Chief jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Chief jobs in Texas are:

Associate Chief Medical Officer

Cedar Park, TX • On-site


CareNow
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Recommended by students

Respectful managers

Good training


Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction

Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for an Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) for our Urgent Care Service line for our American Group, where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Associate Chief Medical Officer of Urgent Care role today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) of Urgent Care for the American Group will assist the CMO in serving as the key physician contact on all matters involving provider quality, patient safety, occupational medicine and provider performance issues. Additionally, the position will provide specialized focus to identify and develop a physician leadership network in order to move the clinical agenda forward and gain trust and collaboration from providers in Urgent Care Service Line facilities.

Success in this position is measured by innovative and heightened quality metrics and outcomes, maximizing and achieving governmental requirements, and collaborative and productive relationships with many HCA lines of business and executives including but not limited to the Physician Services Group, Clinical Services Group, IT&S, hospital/division operations and internal Urgent Care Service Line executives.

What you will do for this role:

  • Builds and manages the provider infrastructure for the Urgent Care Service Line in support of a rapidly expanding line of business within HCA and in an industry experiencing both significant growth and consolidation.
  • Serve as spokesperson for President/CEO/CMO at designated meetings and represent views and strategy of Urgent Care Service Line in all settings.
  • Lead and guide the team to achieve strategic and tactical goals in quality, government programs and EMR.
  • Serve as primary physician consultant for operational issues related to quality, provider outcomes, new medical technologies related to Urgent Care Service Line facilities.
  • Develop and manage excellent relationships with HCA and Urgent Care Service Line core constituents.
  • Collaborates with the Physician Services Group leadership and the Urgent Care senior team leadership in the development of long and short- range urgent care strategic plans and objectives.
  • Develops a culture and provider structure that improves the patient experience focusing on customer satisfaction, convenience, efficiency and responsiveness.
  • Builds strategic alliances outside the organization to create business opportunities and execute business strategies.
  • Identifies and reports undesirable trends and potential business opportunities. Recommends and effectuates needed action plans.
  • In conjunction with Director of Occupational Services develops a strong occupational medicine program for HCA Urgent Care Clinics based upon best practices and evidence based medicine that includes a robust training program for market Medical Directors and physicians. Ensures compliance with federal and state guidelines.
  • Ensures the timely production and submission of all operational financial data required by HCA and the Physician Services Group.
  • Ensures Business Continuity by preparing for unexpected disruptions in operations including weather-related events, resource shortages or other factors limiting the provision of services.
  • Understands and evaluates the changing impact of regulatory climate including Health Care Reform legislation and HIPAA, as it pertains to the urgent care sector.
  • Builds a competitively superior organization by attracting, developing, and retaining talent to ensure that providers with the right skills and motivations are in the right places at the right time to meet business needs.
  • Clearly communicates HCA and CareNow Mission and Values
  • Builds strong provider engagement and improves provider retention
  • Ensures synergies among people, process, and strategies to drive execution of business objectives.
  • Develops an organizational culture that leads to ongoing excellence and effective growth of the business while maintaining the highest integrity.

Education:

  • Active license as M.D. or D.O. required
  • Masters Degree preferred with equivalent work experience in urgent care

Requirements: 

  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice required
  • Previous role as Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director or other similar position within progressive, complex health care system or urgent care setting preferred.
  • Must possess at least 5 years’ experience providing medical oversite of an occupational medicine program

 CareNow® urgent care delivers quality, convenient, patient-centered urgent care with unparalleled service. In our more than 225 clinics, our physician-driven focus is centered on providing extensive resources and support to our dedicated clinical teams. We offer a wide range urgent care services for the entire family. CareNow urgent care is owned and operated by HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, comprised of 183 hospitals and more than 2,300 sites of care, in 20 states and the United Kingdom. Our more than 283,000 HCA colleagues are connected by a single purpose - to give patients healthier tomorrows. If you're passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care, growing your career within a company with a large support network and vast growth possibilities, and have an enthusiastic, collaborative spirit, we'd love to meet you!

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as an Associate Chief Medical Officer Urgent Care. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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