National Accounts Medical Director - Remote - Atlanta, GA
Company: Optum
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. -
We are currently seeking a National Accounts Medical Director to
support our Atlanta, GA office. The Medical Director will take a
member centric approach to help the health system work better and
to promote best in class care management. This includes meeting
with external stakeholders, program and product design improvement,
site related audits and improvement initiatives. - -
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere
within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. -
If you are located within commutable distance of live within one
hour commute to the Atlanta, GA office, you will have the
flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough
challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support case and disease management teams to achieve optimal
clinical outcomes for high risk populations
Proficient in evidence based clinical guidelines and lead grand
round clinical education sessions with nursing teams
Primary functions include RN case manager support and consultation
about high risk members and assisting in account management team
presentations
Be involved in telephonic outreach for collaboration with treating
providers. This will include discussion of evidence-based
guidelines, opportunities to close clinical quality / service gaps,
and care plan changes that can impact health care expenses
Collaborate with operational and business partners on clinical and
quality initiatives at the site and customer level to address
customer expectations
Effectively engage and articulate the Optum and UHC value story to
our external constituents such as physicians and our customers.
There may also be opportunities to engage medical and specialty
societies, hospitals and hospital associations, and state
regulators
Be available to travel onsite to the Atlanta office for audits,
leadership meetings, and as needed
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license
Current Board Certification in an ABMS or AOBMS specialty
5+ years clinical practice experience post residency
Sound understanding of Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)
Proficient with MS Office (MS Word, Email, Excel, and Power Point)
with the ability to learn new systems and software
Proven excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work over
the telephone with other colleagues including physicians, nurses,
and other similar personnel
Ability to come onsite to the Atlanta office at Riveredge Parkway
monthly and as needed. Must live within one hour commute to the
Atlanta office, located at 2100 Riveredge Parkway, Atlanta GA
30328
Preferred Qualifications:
Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
2+ years managed care, Quality Management experience and/or
administrative leadership experience
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to
UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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