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Job Description

Associate Chief Medical Officer – Santa Cruz County, CA

Position Type : Full-time, Outpatient + Leadership EMR : Greenway Intergy Spanish : Strongly preferred

Role Overview

A mission-driven FQHC in Santa Cruz County is seeking an Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) to support clinical leadership across 11 primary care clinics. The ACMO will maintain a small outpatient patient panel while actively contributing to quality improvement, provider support, and operational leadership.

This role is ideal for a physician with leadership potential , experience in quality initiatives , and comfort working across Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health teams.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and support across departments

Assist the CMO with system-wide medical and administrative duties

Contribute to the monthly CMO report for the Board of Directors

Participate in provider recruitment and retention

Supervise or assist with the peer review committee

Support COO and clinic managers to optimize patient flow

Train providers / staff and help coordinate in-service education

Attend leadership, QA / QI, administrative, and management meetings

Collaborate with senior leadership to implement programs improving primary care

Assist in developing clinical quality measures

Maintain professional licenses, CPR certification, and CA driver’s license

Foster a culture of excellent communication, empathy, and patient-centered care

Uphold organizational mission and values

Visa candidates cannot be sponsored.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary : $316,511.09 – $342,601.78 (DOE & FTE)

Sign-on / Retention Bonus : Up to $30,000

50% at hire, 25% after year 1, 25% after year 2

Relocation Assistance : Up to $10,000

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

19 PTO days + 12 paid holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

CME allowance

Reimbursement of state license fees

Voluntary long-term disability

Eligible for California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)

Organization

Established community health center with 11 clinics and 400+ employees

Strong mission-driven culture and collaborative environment

Located near Monterey Bay , offering coastal living, recreation, and cultural attractions