Associate Medical Director, Risk Education Remote- Field Base

Optum East , (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Part- Time Medical Director, Risk Education to join our team in NY/NJ . Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine
• Board certified in Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• Direct experience with Risk Adjustment diagnosis coding as a provider
• Solid knowledge of electronic health records, including experience in chart review
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
• Demonstrated ability to successfully operate in a dynamic and changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to implement complex programs and monitor implementation and necessary modifications
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in an expedient and decisive manner
• Proven innovative thought process and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated solid presentation skills; ability to achieve change management in a matrixed environment; ability to speak clearly and lead discussions with senior executives and large groups
• Demonstrated solid verbal and written communication skills
• Willing or ability to continue to see primary care patients

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven solid baseline knowledge of Risk Adjustment, and other Pay for Performance Programs
• Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate the organization's culture; able to think both strategically and tactically; respected by peers; maintains competency and enhances professional growth and development through continuing education; general understanding of disparate systems and integration/information flow
• Demonstrated ability to form solid relationships with peers in practice, and leadership
• Proven credibility among the medical staff as a provider
• Proven belief in and enthusiasm for the role of Pay for Value to improve the delivery of care
• Proven effective listening and negotiating skills and patience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on Part-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.