Job Description

About Optima:

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group with 28 locations and over 110 medical providers, caring 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, focusing on preventing the nations top leading causes of death. We offer a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aim to grow by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates.

Position Summary:

The Regional Medical Director will assist 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 clinical background to bridge clinical operations and administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the CMO to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
2. Oversee coding check-ins to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
3. Coordinate and manage pre-go-live preparations with healthcare providers.
4. Provide clinical insights to inform administrative decisions and organizational goals.
5. Develop and implement policies to improve coding accuracy and provider engagement.
6. Act as a liaison between clinical teams and administrative departments.
7. Monitor and report on KPIs related to coding and pre-go-live processes.
8. Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.

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 healthcare is preferred.
• Strong understanding of medical coding 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 opportunities
• Resources for career growth
• Fun work environment (lunches, events, holiday parties)
• Benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401k, paid holidays)
• Supportive and positive work environment

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