Medical Director or Executive Medical Director, Medicare
Cambia Health Solutions

Job Info

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Medical Director or Executive Medical Director, Medicare (depending on experience)
Oregon, Washington, Utah or Idaho

At Cambia, our members need us more than ever, and to continue serving them, we need to be vaccinated. Following federal mandate, all Cambia Health Solutions employees, including 100% remote workers, need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by 1/1/22.

The Medical Director or Executive Medical Director provides leadership to create and drive clinical and business strategies focused on improving clinical performance and quality throughout the health plan. Utilizes exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of our clinical programs and the competitive market to influence internal and external constituencies, drive change, and promote growth. May manage a line of business, specific clinical function and or staff.

General Functions and Outcomes

• Provides leadership in development and oversight of medical policies, clinical programs and competitive strategies to improve clinical performance and achieve business objectives.
• Identify improvement opportunities and champion and drive change related to clinical outcomes, cost effectiveness and improved member experience.
• Manage assigned departments, programs, line of business or vendor partnership.
• May manage staff including hiring, performance management, development and retention and may participate in talent planning discussions within Health Care Services.
• Provide internal and external executive leadership to promote provider partnership and business growth with key stakeholders and accounts. Communicate in various forums as a medical and health plan subject matter expert.
• May manage VIP cases and higher-level appeals.
• Stays abreast of industry, medical and technology trends. Identifies and communicates new opportunities in utilization management, provider contracting or other areas that would enhance outcomes and the reputation of the organization.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated competency working with hospitals, provider groups, or integrated delivery systems to reduce healthcare costs and improve outcomes.
• Excellent communication, influencing, presentation and facilitation skills with all levels of the organization and executive-level external partners, including the ability to creatively resolve complex issues, build consensus among groups of diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with provider, vendor, community and account partners.
• In-depth knowledge of the health insurance industry, state and federal regulations, provider reimbursement methods and evolving accountable care and payment models. Proven capabilities to drive change related to population health and healthcare transformation.
• Strong knowledge of health plan clinical practices, programs and processes. May need to demonstrate subject matter expertise in a particular discipline or line of business (e.g. Behavioral Health, Palliative Care, Medicare)
• General business acumen including understanding of market dynamics, financial/budget management, data analysis and decision making. Expertise in applying data and best practices to manage health and quality outcomes.
• Proven ability to develop creative strategies to accomplish goals and objectives, plan and execute complex projects and programs, and drive results across internal teams and/or external partners.
• Ability to effectively coach and manage others. Experience driving change and managing deliverables.
• Extensive experience supporting and advising for Medicare business. Preferred experience with a health plan

Normally to be proficient in the competencies listed above:

Medical Director would have a MD or DO degree, at least 3 years clinical experience, plus 2 years health plan medical utilization management and/or case management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Executive Medical Director would have a MD or DO degree (also prefer a MBA, MPH, or MHA degree), 5+ years clinical experience, plus 4+ years health plan managed care experience and leadership, sales and/or provider partnership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registration, Etc.

Current or previously licensed Physician with an MD or DO degree. If doing medical determinations must have an active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in one or more states or territories of the United States. Board Certification is required, in primary care specialties preferred. Qualification by training and experience to render clinical opinions about medical conditions, procedures, and treatments under review.

Work Environment

• Work primarily performed in office environment.
• Travel required - list locally or out of state.
• May be required to work outside of normal hours.

Regence employees are part of the larger Cambia family of companies, which seeks to drive innovative health solutions. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Regence is 2.2 million members, here for our families, co-workers and neighbors, helping each other be and stay healthy and provide support in time of need. We've been here for members for 100 years. Regence is a nonprofit health care company offering individual and group medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Medicare and other government programs as well as pharmacy benefit management. We are the largest health insurer in the Northwest/Intermountain Region, serving members as Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and Regence BlueShield (in Washington). Each plan is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

If you're seeking a career that affects change in the health care system, consider joining our team at Cambia Health Solutions. We advocate for transforming the health care system by making health care more affordable and accessible, increasing consumers' engagement in their health care decisions, and offering a diverse range of products and services that promote the health and well-being of our members. Cambia's portfolio of companies spans health care information technology and software development; retail health care; health insurance plans that carry the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brands; pharmacy benefit management; life, disability, dental, vision and other lines of protection; alternative solutions to health care access and free-standing health and wellness solutions.

This position includes 401(k), healthcare, paid time off, paid holidays, and more. For more information, please visit www.cambiahealth.com/careers/total-rewards.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

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