Medical Director (Defined Term)

OUR COMMITMENT TO A HUMAN HIRING PROCESS

We believe every candidate deserves thoughtful wedo not use AI or automated systems toreview applications. Every application is reviewed bya realhumanmember of our team. Because we take the time to give each submission the attention it deserves our review process may take a little longer and we genuinely appreciate your patience as we work through applications carefully and respectfully.

SERVICE AREA PREFERENCE

While we encourage all interested applicants to apply we do give priority to those who live in or near our service counties: Santa Cruz Monterey Merced San Benito and Mariposa. Our mission ofaccessible quality health care guided by local innovationleadseverything we do and having team members who are connected to the communities we serve strengthens our ability to deliver on that commitment.

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as the Medical Director (MD).This is a hybrid position with the expectation to work in our service area(s) 2-3 days per month. The Alliance service area includes Santa Cruz Monterey Merced San Benito and Mariposa counties.

This is a Defined Term position which is designated by the Alliance and is a position of limited duration. Defined Term employees are usually hired to work in a specific department on specific long-term project work until the work is completed or to a specific end date not to exceed December 31 2026. This is a Defined Term and fully benefited position.

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer this position:

• Provides clinical leadership within one or more of the Health Services functional areas such as Utilization Management Quality Improvement and Population Health Pharmacy Care Management and Enhanced Health Services
• Develops and improves relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the professional medical community and maintains and enhances communications with similar Health Plan organizations
• Participates in all aspects of regulatory compliance related to Health Services functions

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Enjoys a fast-paced demanding environment that requires critical thinking to develop and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
• Is dedicated to providing strategic clinical leadership for Medicaid populations ensuring highquality equitable care while integrating social determinants of health into program and policy decisions
• Works with a broad and diverse group of stakeholders to problem-solve and build innovative programs
• Brings pediatric expertise including experience with wellchild visits developmental screenings immunization schedules family-centered preventive care and whole child model of care
• Has the latitude to think broadly make operational and strategic decisions and oversee the implementation and continuous process improvement related to key internal and external priorities
• Leverages clinical informatics experience to interpret data guide program design and support technology-enabled care delivery

WHAT YOULL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description and list of requirements click here.

• Knowledge of:
  • The methods of designing operationalizing evaluating and iterating workflows and programs
  • Data collection and management practices as related to utilization and quality of medical care
  • The principles and practices of program development and project management
  • Applying and promoting change management principles
  • The Managed care Medi-Cal Medicaid and Medicare programs and healthcare regulatory processes
• Ability to:
  • Independently navigate complex systems to effectively and efficiently implement new programs in a timely manner
  • Communicate clearly and consistently and work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners such as patients community-based organizations and healthcare providers
  • Evaluate qualitatively and quantitatively a broad variety of programs and processes and use these evaluations to ensure ongoing quality improvement
  • Analyze issues and think critically to ensure success in leading system change make informed operational and strategic decisions and oversee implementation and continuous process improvement related to key internal and external priorities
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously organize work and achieve goals and timelines
• Education and Experience:
  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited medical school and a current active and unrestricted license to practice medicine issued by the State of California Board certification in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties and a minimum of three years of experience working in medical programs administration including experience with the peer review process; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying.

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The hiring ranges below represent a goodfaith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role upon hire and are not the full compensation ranges. Employees typically have opportunities for growth within the full compensation range over time based on performance and merit. Final compensation will be determined by our compensation philosophy analysis of the selected candidates qualifications (direct or transferable experience related to the position education or training) as well as other factors (internal equity market factors and geographic location).

The applicable salary ranges are based on work location and are aligned to a zone according to the cost of labor in your area. All ranges are subject to change in the future. We are happy to provide the full compensation range for the role answer any questions that you have or share the applicable pay zone for your location if its not one of the typical areas included below. You can reach out to and a member from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

Typical areas in Zone 1: Santa Cruz San Benito and Monterey Counties Bay Area Sacramento Los Angeles and San Diego areas

Typical areas in Zone 2: Mariposa and Merced Counties Fresno area Bakersfield Eastern California San Luis Obispo area and the Central Valley (except Sacramento)

OUR BENEFITS

Available for all regular Alliance employees working more than 30 hours per benefits are available on a pro-rated basis for part-time employees. These benefits are unavailable to temporary employees while on an assignment with the Alliance.

• Medical Dental and Vision Plans
• Ample Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(a) Retirement Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Robust Health and Wellness Program
• Onsite EV Charging Stations

ABOUT US

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees committed to our mission of providing accessible quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us.

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) where you will be part of a culture that is respectful diverse professional and fun and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan we serve members in Mariposa Merced Monterey San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. To learn more about us take a look at ourFact Sheet.

The Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status. We are an E-Verify participating employer

At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship.