Medical Director, OptumHealth, Richardson, TX Job in Richardson 75080, Texas US

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.

OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

If you want more meaning in your career - as a clinician or a business professional - think of OptumHealth as your calling.

By providing 60 million Americans with information, tools and solutions, we are helping to guide them through the health care system, financing their health care needs, and enabling them to achieve their personal health and well-being goals.

Position Summary:
The Care Coordination Medical Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership and oversight to the Care Coordination site and is accountable for a care management system that promotes access to appropriate healthcare and education for members and friendly service to all stakeholders of the healthcare delivery system.

Primary Responsibilities:

Helps to ensure that the Care Coordination program results in improved coordination of care and services for patients, thereby achieving established targets and goals.

Serves as a primary clinical educator and mentor for his/her Care Coordination Unit.

Develops and delivers clinical education programs that address the specific needs of the Care Coordination team.

Together with the Care Coordination team, identifies and, when appropriate, assists in initial investigation and triage of quality of care and patient safety issues.

Monitors site-specific Clinical Operations with the Care Coordination Team - dash board data, identifying opportunities and assisting in the development of appropriate action plans.

Supports sales and marketing efforts through customer presentations related to Care Coordination process.

Monitors both the customer specific and product line reports, identifying changes in utilization and access patterns and developing targeted action plans.

Participates in the design and development of Care Coordination programs and national committees as directed by Care Coordination leadership.

At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.

Qualifications

Licensed physician; Board Certified in ABMS specialty

5+ years clinical practice experience

Supervisory skills, including clinical mentoring and coaching expertise

Additional Assets Preferred:

Excellent presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences

Excellent interpersonal communication skills (telephonic and face to face)

Ability to establish rapport with physicians in peer-to-peer communications

Solid knowledge of managed care industry

Data analysis and interpretation experience and skills

Strong belief in Care Coordination philosophy

Creative problem solving skills

Strong team player and team building skills

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Additional Information:

Travel Percentage: 25%

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