What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Medical Director position at Optima Medical?
About Optima:
Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 23 locations and over 100 medical providers, who care for more than 120,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard.
Position Summary: The Regional Medical Director will play a key role in assisting the CMO with administrative duties, focusing on coding check-ins and coordinating pre-go-live activities with providers. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong clinical background to bridge the gap between clinical operations and administrative processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the CMO to streamline administrative workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee coding check-ins to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and coding standards.
- Coordinate and manage pre-go-live preparations with healthcare providers to ensure readiness for new implementations.
- Provide clinical insights to inform administrative decisions and support organizational goals.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve coding accuracy and provider engagement.
- Act as a liaison between clinical teams and administrative departments to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to coding and pre-go-live processes.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
- Active medical license in Arizona.
- Proven clinical experience as a physician.
- Previous administrative or leadership experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Strong understanding of medical coding practices and healthcare compliance standards.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Why join our team?
- Leadership and mentoring
- Resources to further career
- Fun work environment (lunches, events, holiday parties)
- Benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k/paid holidays)
- Supportive and positive work environment
