Associate Medical Director – SMA

Optum NV is seeking a Associate Medical Director to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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.

 

For over forty years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to keeping our community healthy through forward-thinking services and patient-centered care. Now, Southwest Medical Associates, part of OptumCare®, is pleased to offer you a chance for a rewarding healthcare career.

 

Southwest Medical was founded in Las Vegas in 1972 and is Nevada’s largest multispecialty medical group with over 370 local health care providers in over 30 health care centers, six urgent care centers, two outpatient surgery centers and two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, plus access to a network of 630 providers throughout southern Nevada.

 

Our full spectrum of healthcare services includes Southwest Medical Hospice, improving the quality of life for people experiencing a terminal illness. We bring care and comfort home to our patients through Home Health Services, and Palliative Care, part of the continuum of care for all stages of a person’s life. 

 

We’re looking for an individual with the motivation and heart to provide experienced, compassionate, innovative and high-quality care to patients throughout Southern Nevada.

 

The Division Medical Director, Primary Care, is a member of the leadership team and responsible for the quality, cost and service levels of health care provided by the Primary Care division. This position works closely with the Senior Medical Director to direct, manage and evaluate primary care practice operations. This position is also responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring of activities in direct support of patient satisfaction, quality improvement, utilization and quality management. This position is 50 percent clinical outpatient and 50 percent administrative.

 

Southwest Medical is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.

 

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and communication for primary care physician leaders, physicians and clinical staff
• Responsible for effective interviewing, selection, orientation, development and retention of primary care providers
• Partner with medical management staff to promote clinical process improvement and access enhancement
• Ensure effective quality assurance and risk management processes
• Ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with regulatory standards
• Ensure cost effective delivery of health care within the primary care practice management operations
• Ensure that all NCQA and other accreditation standards are met
• Establish direct relationship with key departments including pharmacy, underwriting, medical adjudication, claims and provider relations, and assist with issues and/or concerns

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of Nevada or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Board certification in a postgraduate clinical specialty

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in primary care medical group practice
• Management experience and prior executive oversight experience in a clinical setting
• Experience in medical utilization management, medical quality assurance, quality improvement techniques, risk management and a prepaid environment
• Proven extensive knowledge of primary care operations; solid knowledge of management practices, human relations, consensus building and collaborative ability
• Proven solid oral and written communication techniques and be professionally respected by peers; leadership ability; demonstrated expertise in the primary care setting

 

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 – $387,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 o r when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

  

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.