Associate Medical Director

Optum; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with employer contributions

Professional Liability Insurance

Generous PTO package

Relocation assistance

Continuing Medical Education allowance

Retirement program with employer 401K

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Albuquerque seeks an Associate Medical Director to lead clinicians and improve care delivery. This role includes managing operations of medical programs, ensuring high-quality care, and collaborating with leadership to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will hold an MD/DO license and have experience in both clinical and management roles. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and is located in a vibrant city known for its beautiful landscapes and rich culture.

Qualifications

• Active MD/DO medical license in the state of New Mexico or ability to obtain.
• Board certified in Family Medicine/Internal Medicine or in the process of obtaining certification.
• New Mexico Pharmacy/DEA Registration if applicable to practice.
• Current BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages operations of medical programs and clinics.
• Provides financial leadership and business management education.
• Collaborates with leadership to implement measurable quality indicators.
• Assists in the recruitment and development of physicians and staff.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and development of physicians and other clinicians, and support staff, to meet the needs of the departments/clinics.
• Performs Annual Performance Reviews for direct reports and gives feedback to other leaders for their direct reports.
• Directs and integrates the activities of projects to ensure cohesive and effective support of the Medical Group’s mission and goals.
• Represents the department to internal and external communities, business and industry, government, and the general community as needed.
• Promote and enhance the image of The Group, the department and participate in professional and academic organizations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Expertise

Business Management

Quality Control

Education

MD/DO medical license in New Mexico

Board Certified in Family Medicine/Internal Medicine

Current BLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Optum New Mexico is seeking an Associate Medical Director to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role

• The Associate Medical Director (AMD) provides leadership to physicians, other clinicians, and staff.
• Partners cohesively with operation and medical leadership to ensure goals are met.
• Ensures that high quality medical care and service is provided in the clinics.
• Directs and integrates the activities of multiple projects; in supporting the Medical Group’s mission, goals, and strategic plan.
• Integrate the clinics to function in a cohesive fashion; aiding departments with institutional issues, interfacing with the other MD’s to develop and implement new business strategies, quality initiatives and lines of business.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Participation in Compliance training and other important training is a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Active MD/DO medical license in the state of New Mexico or ability to obtain
• Board Certified in Family Medicine/Internal Medicine or in the process of obtaining certification unless granted an exemption by Credentialing Committee
• New Mexico Pharmacy/DEA Registration if applicable to practice
• Current BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the operations of specific medical programs, patient clinics or company initiatives in partnership with operations dyad partner(s). Ensure a boots-on-ground presence in all supported clinics on a weekly basis.
• Provides financial leadership and business management education to physicians and other clinicians in a 1:1 or group setting for all supported providers on a monthly cadence.
• Provides leadership coaching and developmental feedback to physicians and other clinicians.
• Collaborate with Medical and Operations Leadership to implement an infrastructure and system in place to measure quality and provide timely data to physicians and other clinicians on their performance. Implement measurable quality indicators.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and development of physicians, other clinicians, and support staff, with ongoing management, to meet the needs of the departments/clinics.
• Performs Annual Performance Reviews for direct reports and gives feedback to other leaders for their direct reports.
• Directs and integrates the activities of projects; ensuring the project efforts are generally cohesive, consistent, and effective in supporting the Medical Group’s mission, goals, and strategic plan.
• Represents the department to internal and external communities, business and industry, government, and the general community on a as needed basis.
• Promote and enhance the image of The Group, the department and participate in appropriate professional and academic organizations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership training in related field
• 3 years’ experience as a practicing physician
• Experience in both fee-for-service and managed care operations
• 2-3 years of management experience and prior executive oversight experience in a clinical setting

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options, Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off, Robust Relocation program, Professional Liability Insurance, Excellent PTO package, Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K).

Why Albuquerque?

Optum New Mexico: We are happy to call Albuquerque, New Mexico home. With the tail of the Rockies at our doorstep, we have world-class hiking, biking and skiing at our fingertips. Coupled with amazing scenery, a diverse culture, remarkable food and a world renowned art scene, it’s no wonder we’re the “Secret of the Southwest!”