Corporate Medical Director, Government Advocacy and New Market Integration ID-12614
OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
The Corporate Medical Director (CMD), Government Advocacy and New Market Integration is responsible for all matters relating to public policy/ advocacy and business development/ new market integration. The CMD provides local leadership to Optum California Clinicians and Operators, and represents Optum California to OptumCare and UnitedHealth Group as their primary point of contact in matters related to:
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- Business Development, growth and new market integration
- Other matters to be defined depending on business need
In this role, the CMD owns the end to end process of, and develops, executes and manages strategies and programs for each CDO’s lanes per the above. The CMD will also work to influence local and federal officials, statutes and legislation in manners that best align with the needs of Optum’s patients and team members. Additionally, the CMD will keep the organization’s leaders, local and national, abreast of developments in healthcare legislations that impact OptumCare and UnitedHealth Group. In this role, the CMD will also facilitate the growth and expansion of OptumCare into new markets and regions. In addition to program performance management, the CMD must recognize and navigate nuances between CDOs while furthering integration efforts, advancing clinical consistency and standardizing towards One Optum.
The CMD will report into the Chief Medical Officer, Pacific West and work closely with each CDO’s medical leadership to ensure there is a clear communication and alignment on strategies, vision and initiatives. The CMD will work in partnership with their dyad partners, as appropriate, to spearhead all programs and efforts.
Additionally, the CMD may be expected to perform other duties and secondary functions, as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops and executes strategies to support Optum California’s government advocacy and new market growth to fulfill Optum California’s vision to be the most trusted partner in health by providing the highest quality care through compassionate, convenient and consistent experiences, resulting in unprecedented loyalty
- Design, direct and integrate the activities of multiple projects and programs across CDOs; ensuring efforts are cohesive, consistent, and effective in supporting Optum’s vision and strategic plan
- Work to influence local and federal officials, statutes and legislation in manners that best align with the needs of Optum’s patients and team members
- Keep the organization’s leaders, local and national, abreast of developments in healthcare legislations that impact OptumCare and UnitedHealth Group
- Facilitate seamless end to end growth and expansion of OptumCare into new markets and regions
- Alongside dyad partners, as appropriate, oversee designated programs with accountability over programs’ performance
- Participate in the development and implementation of team’s standards and targets, and oversee the achievement of such targets
- Primary point of contact for Optum California’s efforts and seen as the clinical lead for:
- Government Advocacy and Public Policy
- Business Development, growth and new market integration
- Other business functions as needed
- Lead and drive standardization across CDOs in all areas of work, as appropriate
- Represent Optum California in establishing strong and lasting relationships with patients, physicians, clinicians, health plans, vendors, and community organizations
- Foster a culture of engagement, performance, continuous improvement, accountability, service-orientation and exemplary teamwork
- Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety
- Ability to influence by leadership skills and relationship-building
- Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer
- Manages direct reports to ensure that they are meeting performance expectations and performs counseling as necessary.
- Uses, protects, and discloses Optum patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
- Performs additional duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- M.D. or D.O. degree.
LICENSURE:
- Current and Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California.
- Current and Unrestricted DEA certificate
- Board certified.
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 7 years of experience in a management role leading Clinicians
ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL/MOTOR SKILLS:
- Excellent fund of knowledge with respect to the practice of medicine. Ability to speak clearly and communicate with patients, families, agencies, other physicians and staff regarding patient care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must embrace and exemplify the core vision and values of UnitedHealth Group
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Must be able to lead teams.
- Must be able to make effective and timely decisions.
- Must possess leadership qualities such as:
- ability to teach and mentor
- ability to coach and counsel
- ability to negotiate
- ability to hire and fire
- ability to hold others accountable
- ability to listen
- ability to accept input from others
- ability to accept coaching from others
- ability to give clear direction and provide feedback to others
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADA:
- Carrying/Lifting: Occasional / 0-10 lbs
- Standing: Constant / Up to 10 hours per day
- Sitting: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
- Walking: Constant / Up to 10 hours per day
- Repetitive Motion: Keyboard activity, telephone use, writing
- Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses
- Environmental Exposure: None
