Associate Medical Director, Risk Education Remote- Field Base
$104.5k/y-$156k/y
a day ago
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Summary
Optum is seeking a Part-Time Associate Medical Director, Risk Education to join their team in NY/NJ. The role involves providing expertise in risk adjustment and clinical documentation education to support Medicare risk adjustment education efforts.
About the Role
As an Associate Medical Director, Risk Education, you will be responsible for clinical risk adjustment and documentation education, mentoring physicians and APCs, conducting risk education sessions, and ensuring compliance with risk adjustment models. You will collaborate with operational leaders and build relationships across the organization to enhance care quality and support clinicians in their practice.
About You
Required:
- M.D. or D.O. degree
- Current unrestricted license to practice medicine
- Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Preferred:
- Proven solid baseline knowledge of Risk Adjustment and other Pay for Performance Programs
- Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate the organization's culture
- Proven credibility among the medical staff as a provider
- Effective listening and negotiating skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
Optum
We’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It’s why we put your unique needs at the heart of everything we do, making it easy and affordable to manage health and well-being. We are delivering the right care how and when it’s needed; providing support to make smarter and healthier choices; and making prescription services easier, while helping you save money along the way. It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health. Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).
Chappaqua, NY