National Accounts Medical Director - Remote

Lensa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 238,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking a National Accounts Medical Director to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. The role focuses on improving health system performance and managing care for high-risk populations, requiring an MD or DO with extensive clinical experience. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing diversity and equity in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages

Incentive programs

Stock purchase options

401k plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical practice experience post-residency.
• Strong understanding of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Support case and disease management teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
• Lead clinical education sessions with nursing teams.
• Engage in telephonic outreach to collaborate with treating providers.

Skills

Evidence-Based Medicine

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MD or DO with active, unrestricted medical license

Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Tools

MS Office

Job description

National Accounts Medical Director - Remote

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, UnitedHealth Group, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

Optum, a global organization that delivers care aided by technology, aims to help millions live healthier lives. Your work with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need. We foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Join us to make an impact on communities and help advance health equity globally. Come start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are currently seeking a National Accounts Medical Director to work remotely from anywhere in the United States. The Medical Director will take a member-centric approach to improve health system performance and promote best-in-class care management. Responsibilities include engaging with external stakeholders, improving program and product design, conducting site audits, and leading improvement initiatives.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. while tackling significant challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Support case and disease management teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for high-risk populations.
2. Lead grand round clinical education sessions with nursing teams, demonstrating proficiency in evidence-based clinical guidelines.
3. Provide RN case manager support and consultation regarding high-risk members; assist in account management team presentations.
4. Engage in telephonic outreach to collaborate with treating providers, discuss evidence-based guidelines, identify clinical quality and service gaps, and suggest care plan modifications to impact healthcare expenses.
5. Collaborate with operational and business partners on clinical and quality initiatives at the site and customer levels to meet expectations.
6. Effectively communicate the value story of Optum and UHC to external stakeholders such as physicians, hospitals, and state regulators, with opportunities to engage medical and specialty societies.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in a challenging environment that provides clear success criteria and development opportunities for other roles.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• 5+ years of clinical practice experience post-residency
• Strong understanding of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Email, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively over the phone with physicians, nurses, and similar professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of managed care, Quality Management, or administrative leadership experience
• Adherence to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy for remote employees

The salary range is $238,000 to $357,500 annually, based on experience and achievement metrics. Benefits include comprehensive packages, incentive programs, stock purchase options, and a 401k plan. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to equitable healthcare and environmental sustainability.

Application Deadline

This posting remains open for at least two business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is reached. Early removal is possible due to high application volume.

Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the healthcare system for everyone. We are dedicated to addressing health disparities and promoting equitable care for marginalized groups. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace, requiring candidates to pass a drug test prior to employment.