Associate Medical Director or Medical Director DOE

Associate Medical Director or Medical Director DOEHybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Portland, Vancouver, Renton, Medford, Burlington, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices. Preference will be given to current employees and candidates who reside within a commutable distance from our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices or who are willing to relocate.

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system. Who We Are Looking For:

Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of physicians are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Physician Review team, our Associate Medical Director and Medical Directors physicians will participate in utilization management and provide clinical leadership and support to clinical teams to ensure our members receive quality, cost effective care yielding optimal outcomes – all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.

Are you a motivated and experienced medical professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for patient care and want to make a big difference in healthcare? Then this role may be the perfect fit. What You Bring to Cambia:

Qualifications:

Licensed Physician with an MD or DO degree

Minimum 3 years clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in one or more states or territories of the United States, with one of these licenses in our four-state area (OR, WA, , UT). Applicant must also live in four state area. Board Certification required. Qualification by training and experience to render clinical opinions about medical conditions, procedures and treatments under review. Skills and Attributes:
Provides clinical leadership for staff to ensure members receive safe, effective and cost efficient services.

Contributes to the development of various medical management strategies and tactics to drive results and achieve key performance metrics.

Conducts peer clinical review for medical necessity on utilization management authorization requests.

Provides clinical input on case management reviews working closely with the CM clinical staff.

Responsible for discussing review determinations with providers who request peer-to-peer conversations.

Participates on multiple teams to provide clinical input on medical policy reviews and development and may participate on committees that develop programs impacting clinical interventions, utilization management and case management.

Analyzes and uses data to guide the development and implementation of health care interventions that improve value to the member and employer.

Advises Health Care Services Leaders on related key performance metrics and the effectiveness of various efforts, initiatives, policies and procedures.

Identifies and communicates new opportunities in utilization management, provider contracting or other areas that would enhance outcomes and the reputation of the organization.

Provides clinical expertise and coordinates between internal clinical programs and providers of care to improve the quality and cost of care delivered to health plan members.

Ensures ethical decision making in compliance with contractual arrangements, regulations and legislation.

Supports internal communication or training that ensures service is provided to members and providers by a well-trained staff.

Promotes provider understanding of utilization management and quality improvement policies, procedures and standards.

Provides guidance and oversight for clinical operational and clinical decision-making aspects of the program.

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