Corporate Medical Director, Government Advocacy and New Market Integration ID - 13453

JOB TITLE:                Corporate Medical Director, Government Advocacy and New Market Integration

FLSA:                         Exempt

REPORTS TO:           Chief Medical Officer, Pacific West                                         

Grade:                         TBD

 

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:

  • Government Advocacy and Public Policy
  • 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:

 

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
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