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Why should you consider a career with Colorado Access?
 

We are a Colorado-based company, working to improve the health of our state. We care for individuals, families, and children who receive health care under Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program). Our focus is driving improvements in quality, member experience, outcomes, and cost. We are a mission-driven organization whose foundation is built by our vision, supported by our values and pillared by diversity, equity and inclusion.
 

1. Find work/life balance:  We offer PTO, floating holidays, seven company paid holidays, work from home options (exceptions apply), an Employee Assistance Program and a 401K.
2. Be a part of something bigger and make an impact: We serve the underserved and most vulnerable populations in our community through access to quality and affordable health care. No matter what you do for Colorado Access, you are impacting our community and making a difference.
3. Sharpen your skills, learn, and grow: We support your continued development through tuition reimbursement, leadership training, promotion opportunities, performance evaluations, employee recognition, and a language pay stipend.

What you will do:
 

We are looking for a Chief Medical Officer & VP of Health Strategy like you who can help shape our vision and support our mission. Here is what the day-to-day functions will look like:
 

Executive Responsibilities: 

• In partnership with the CEO and peers, creates, modifies, and implements organization’s vision, mission and strategy. Leads company’s short-term and long-term strategy for financial stability, operational excellence, health transformation and company culture. Communicates, on behalf of the company, with stakeholders, government entities, the public, and employees.
• Develops business plans and manages resources in alignment with CEO, Board of Directors, and peers to ensure the company reaches its targets and operates efficiently and effectively.
• Builds high performing teams with vision, leadership, goals and metrics.  Serves as a role model for team members; takes action and inspires team members to embrace and implement culture initiatives.  Demonstrates a strong work ethic in action and words. Provides awareness to Directors, department leaders and staff how their work impacts other departments, programs and the enterprise.  Leads with integrity and ethics and holds self and team members accountable for achieving outstanding results and demonstrating core values. 
• Responsible for all management functions including:  hiring, training, planning and directing work, coaching and staff development, managing and evaluating performance, recognizing and rewarding employees, corrective action procedures and practices, addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Responsible for approval and management of department budgets and participates in the development of overall company-wide budget.
• Works closely with Executives and Directors across the organization to make strategic and operational decisions that advance company strategies and goals and collaborates to deliver on company-wide deliverables/requirements. 
• Oversees/leads corporate level projects and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple areas in the organization and/or cross-functional teams. 
• Represents organizational strategy in public forums and with key stakeholders to strengthen and build relationships.  Consistent with organizational direction, works to shape policy and potential partnerships to advance strategic priorities. 
• Oversees the development and implementation of multiple department policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company policies, rules and regulations, and best business practices.  

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic leadership for the clinical direction for the company; develops and implements external and internal strategies to achieve the company’s clinical vision, improves health outcomes and clinical performance, and increases benefits to members.
• Keeps abreast of emerging models in health care delivery and reimbursement; identify evidence-based or innovative strategies to achieve clinical performance and business goals.
• Provides leadership and oversight of the company’s medical directors and population health departments; promotes professional development, peer support, and a collegial learning culture among the medical directors; oversees recruitment of new medical leadership.
• Collaborates in the development of policies, procedures, work plans, and training to meet the company’s quality assurance, quality improvement, accreditation, compliance, and other goals and standards. 
• Establishes, monitors and enforces criteria to assure that health care utilization is appropriate to meet the needs of members, is within community standards of care, and results in efficient and appropriate use of health care resources.  Directs the review process for medical necessity determinations and clinical appeals and ensures adherence to applicable regulations.   
• Establishes key relationships and conducts liaison activities with regional and state physician and provider groups, State regulatory agencies, and other community entities.
• Develops and implements strategies and programming to deliver appropriate and cost-effective health care for members.  Identifies opportunities to innovate and collaborate with the health care delivery system and community partners to increase integration, promote efficiencies, and improve outcomes.   
• Works with the President and CEO to provide direct support to the Board of Directors including development of strategies, goals, reports, and other activities as assigned. 
• Represents Colorado Access in external activities and relationships, such as boards, commissions and other groups to ensure the company’s engagement in important community and stakeholder activities.  
• Develops and maintains strong and productive relationships with key partners and stakeholders in relevant clinical and community systems.  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.   

What you will bring:

Education: Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with Board Certification in a recognized specialty by the American Medical Association that includes post-graduate direct patient care experience.

Experience: Five to eight years’ experience at the director level or above in health care systems and/or managed care setting. Program development and implementation experience required. Experience working with Medicaid population preferred.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have extensive experience with the provision of, and leadership, in public sector health services.  Significant knowledge of the local systems of care, community organizations, governmental agencies, and the leadership of these organizations is highly desirable.  Must be sensitive to the workings of these organizations and have the ability to negotiate complex clinical and political environments.  Cultural competency with groups that are significantly represented in the membership of Colorado Access and the community at large are preferred.  Strategic business planning, change management, people management and project management skills required.   Demonstrates support for the company’s mission, vision and values.  Position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong public speaking skills to effectively present to internal and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to develop strategic partnerships both internally and externally.  Strong leadership skills required including team development, mentoring and coaching, and personnel management.  May be required to manage multiple priorities and projects with tight deadlines. 
 

Licenses/Certifications:  Current licensing in the relevant clinical discipline in the State of Colorado required.  A valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance will be required for any position requiring driving. 

Together we will be: an innovative and collaborative team who supports each other, the employees and vision of the company to reach our goals individually, together and as an organization.
 

Pay, Perks and Benefits at Colorado Access:
 

The compensation for this position is $176,000.00 to $336,000.00 annually. The pay rate/salary is commensurate with experience. 
 

In addition to being part of a mission driven organization serving our community, as an eligible Colorado Access employee, you’ll receive a generous benefits package, that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance that starts the first day of the month following start date. 
• Supplemental insurance such as critical illness and accidental injury. 
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending account options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D (employee, spouse and dependent). 
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, dependent).
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan (401K and 409A)
• Tuition reimbursement (based on eligibility). 
• Annual bonus program (based on eligibility, requirements and performance).

Where you will work:
 

This position will be a hybrid model work environment, a blend of ‘In-Office’ and ‘Remote.’ 

We are not able to support out of state employees at this time as we continue to serve our members and community in the metro Denver area and across the beautiful state of Colorado.
 

COVID-19 Vaccination Notice:
 

In compliance with state and federal guidance, Colorado Access has adopted a policy addressing vaccination and testing requirements to protect the health of employees and their families, our members, vendors and visitors of Colorado Access. All new hires must present proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or agree to testing protocols at the time of hire.