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Cook County
Chicago, Illinois

ASSOCIATE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF QUALITY, SAFETY, AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

Quality and SafetyFull-Time
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About the Role

Associate Chief Medical Officer of Quality, Safety, and Clinical Excellence at Cook County. Chicago, IL. Benefits include pension and PSLF.

Join Cook County as a Associate Chief Medical Officer of Quality, Safety, and Clinical Excellence – Chicago, IL in Chicago, Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Cook County in Chicago, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Chief Medical Officer partners with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives for quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence across all care settings. They are responsible for regulatory compliance, overseeing quality assurance efforts, and managing medical staff performance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree, possess a valid Illinois medical license, and have at least three years of clinical leadership experience. Board eligibility or certification in a medical specialty and proficiency in performance improvement methodologies are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSBoard Certification

Key Skills

Quality assurancePatient safetyClinical leadershipRegulatory compliancePerformance improvementLeanSix sigmaData-driven decision makingConflict managementBudgetary planningPersonnel managementCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingHIPAA compliance

Quality and Safety Career Context

Quality and Safety pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Cook County

Government Administration
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)