Medical Director

Quantix; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare IT firm located in Alameda, CA is seeking a Medical Director for a direct hire position. The role involves assisting the Chief Medical Officer in policy development to enhance the patient care experience, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. This position requires a current Doctor of Medicine license in California, experience in managed care, and strong supervisory skills. The Medical Director will lead areas of Quality Management or Clinical Services and represent the health plan in community programs.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active, unrestricted Doctor of Medicine license in California.
• Experience in physician group management or integrated health care system is essential.
• Experience in clinical program administration, including utilization management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Medical Officer in developing clinical policy.
• Lead areas in Quality Management or Clinical Services.
• Act as a liaison to the provider network and community programs.

Skills

Current Doctor of Medicine, active, unrestricted license in California

Managed care environment experience

Experience practicing medicine

Supervisory experience

MPH and/or MBA preferred

Clinical program administration

Knowledge of California public health care programs

Job description

Job Title: Medical Director
Location: Alameda, CA
Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

Company located in Alameda, CA has an immediate need for a Medical Director for a direct hire position. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer and will eventually have direct reports. The Medical Director is a member of the Medical Management Department of the health plan, and assists the Chief Medical Officer in developing and implementing clinical policy designed to meet the DHCS triple‑aim: improving the patient experience of care; improving the health of populations; and reducing the per‑capita cost of health care. Medical Directors lead one of two distinct areas: Quality Management or Clinical Services (utilization and case/disease management). The Medical Director serves as the liaison to the provider network as well as key county, agency and other community programs on behalf of the health plan.

Required Skills

• Current Doctor of Medicine, active, unrestricted license in the State of California, Board certified.
• Managed care environment, physician group management or integrated health care system management.
• Experience practicing medicine.
• Supervisory experience.
• MPH and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Clinical program administration, including utilization management and/or quality management.
• Integrate clinical and financial data for improved management of clinical programs.
• California public health care programs such as Medi‑Cal, Department of HealthCare Services and Department of Managed HealthCare.

Company Background

Since 2002, Quantix HealthTech has successfully delivered IT resources and solutions to companies while building a solid reputation for integrity and consistent quality. Quantix HealthTech serves the specific needs of the healthcare industry and is recognized as one of Denver’s fastest‑growing Healthcare IT services organizations. Quantix HealthTech was recently featured in US News & World Report and Forbes.

Additional Information

If you would like to learn more about this position and/or are interested in joining our team of consultants, please visit our website at www.quantixinc.com.

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