Associate Medical Director, Risk Education - Part Time Remote

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Optum Health East region is seeking an experienced clinician to support our Medicare risk adjustment education efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine and actively providing direct patient care in (adult medicine) M.D. or D.O. with board certification in a medical specialty including Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Board certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care or another specialty with hospital-based practice
• 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
• Proven ability to influence without authority
• Proven ability to successfully operate in a dynamic and changing environment
• Proven ability to implement complex programs and monitor implementation and necessary modifications
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in an expedient and decisive manner
• Proven innovative thought process and problem-solving skills
• Proven solid presentation and persuasion skills; ability to speak clearly and lead discussions with senior executives and large groups
• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid baseline knowledge of Risk Adjustment, and other Pay for Performance Programs
• Proven 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
• Proven 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

New York Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $286,104 to $397,743 annually. 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.