Medical Director & Associate Dean, Medicaid Services

cu; Aurora; On-site; PHP 942,000 - 1,255,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO seeks a Medical Director & Associate Dean to lead Medicaid Services within CU Medicine and the School of Medicine. The role focuses on the CMS Supplemental Payment Program (UPL), budget oversight, and strategic partnerships with HCPF and regional health entities.

The candidate will provide clinical leadership, develop reporting analytics, oversee SOWs, and engage with external stakeholders to improve quality and efficiency for Health

Qualifications

• University of Colorado School of Medicine Faculty Member in good standing, minimum of five years.
• Leadership experience in a University of Colorado School of Medicine clinical care setting.
• Experience interacting across multiple CU SOM departments.
• Experience interfacing with external stakeholders such as government agencies, health care organizations, or community non-profit organizations.
• Public Health experience is valuable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medicaid UPL program management in CU Medicine and SOM.
• Collaborate with HCPF UPL team and oversee the IA revisions.
• Support development of annual Scopes of Work and oversee SOW deliverables.
• Provide clinical leadership and participate in HCPF/CUSOM reviews and meetings.
• Develop reporting analytics and participate in budgeting discussions.
• Coordinate with Aurora Health Alliance and LRFI processes as needed.
• Represent internal and external stakeholder committees and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: School of Medicine, Office of the Dean

Medical Director & Associate Dean, Medicaid Services

Position #:00847027 - Requisition #:39675

This position entails graduated responsibility leading CU Medicine and School of Medicine (SOM) services that enable success in relationships and activities that support the patient population insured by Health First Colorado (Medicaid). This includes the CMS Supplemental Payment Program, also known as Upper Payment Limit (UPL), and engagement with external partners including Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Finance, Regional Accountable Entities and local Health Care Alliances.

Key Responsibilities

Supplemental Payment Program - Individual will play a key contributing role in management of the Medicaid supplemental funding program. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

Work collaboratively with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Finance (HCPF) UPL team

Fulfill requirements of the Interagency Agreement (IA) and oversee periodic revisions to the IA

Support development of annual Scopes of Work (SOW) and provide direct oversight of SOW management, inclusive of deliverables tied to "at risk" funding.

Provide clinical expertise and insight crucial to continued Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing partnership.

Participate in HCPF/CUSOM annual review meeting

Provide clinical leadership to CU Medicine UPL team

Lead contributor on specialty care environmental scan reporting and SWOT analysis

Provide clinical expertise and insight crucial to program administration

Attend and contribute to monthly HCPF/CU Medicine combined workgroup meetings and related bodies of work

Partner with Program Director on budgeting and general fiscal stewardship

Partner with Program Director on development of reporting analytics

Attend frequent ad hoc HCPF meetings to provide clinical insight and expertise

Review reports prior to submission

Directly engage with current and potential SOM department UPL project leadership teams

Understand current project focus, structure, and performance

Meet with department/project leadership as needed to

Interface with overall UPL activities

Gather information needed for specialty care environmental scan reporting and SWOT analyses

Review performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Assist with project renewal process

Identify and coordinate development of new opportunities to improve quality and efficiency for Health First Colorado members and UPL projects and programs

Provide representation for internal and external stakeholder committees and initiatives including but not limited to

Promotion of eConsult utilization in collaboration with the University of Colorado Care Collaborative

Coordinate University of Colorado Governmental Affairs review of LRFI and participation in HCPF annual review

Participate in Colorado Access activities including the Integrated Network Provider Advisory Committee and Quality Improvement Committee

Participate in Aurora Health Alliance meetings and subgroups

Site visit PowerPoint decks

SOW deliverables

Semi-annual reports

Legislative Request for Information (LRFI)

Organizational Relationships

• Year One reports directly to Sr. Medical Director, CU Medicine/Associate Dean, University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Subsequent direct report to Senior Associate Dean, Administration & Finance, University of Colorado School of Medicine/Executive Director, CU Medicine
• Works collaboratively as a leadership dyad partner with the CU Medicine Director, Office of Value Based Performance & Strategy
• Works collaboratively with all members of the CU Medicine executive leadership team, including other medical directors

Time Commitment

• Year 1: 0.3 FTE
• Subsequent Years: 0.4 FTE

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us

The CU Anschutz School of Medicine offers comprehensive, lifelong, interdisciplinary learning for health care professionals. With state-of-the art laboratories for discovery and innovation, a commitment to decreasing health disparities and increasing health equity, and faculty who provide world-class clinical care, the CU Anschutz School of Medicine is transforming the health care landscape.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• University of Colorado School of Medicine Faculty Member in good standing, minimum of five years
• Previous leadership experience in a University of Colorado School of Medicine clinical care setting
• Experience interacting across multiple CU SOM departments
• Experience interacting with external stakeholders such as government agencies, health care organizations, or community non-profit organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Health experience is valuable but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Track record of success in high-stakes negotiations

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as: An administrative supplement of $15,000-$20,000 per annum.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.