Executive Medical Director - People Solutions

More than 6,500 professionals at Lockton provide 50,000 clients around the world with risk management, insurance, and employee benefits consulting services that improve their businesses. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, Lockton has attracted entrepreneurial professionals who have driven its growth to become the largest privately held, independent insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall. Independent researcher Greenwich Associates has awarded Lockton its Service Excellence Award for risk management for large companies. For nine consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."  

Lockton is known throughout the insurance industry as an entrepreneurial, progressive, and successful insurance broker. As a result of continued individual and group accomplishments, Lockton has a record of steady and substantial growth. If you are a committed professional with a passion for delivering unparalleled service, Lockton is interested in hearing from you.

Lockton People Solutions is currently seeking a collaborative, client-facing Executive Medical Director to support consulting on employee health benefits strategies and provide medical expertise and guidance on topics related to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease along with effective health care delivery strategies for commercially insured populations. In partnership with a team of consultants, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating evidence-based care models, leveraging data and informatics, and translating best practices to develop and deliver strategies that promote high-quality, cost-effective health care for employees and members of employer-sponsored health plans. Ideal candidates are those who thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.

THE POSITION

The Executive Medical Director will be an internal and external resource to advise on the areas of population health, clinical informatics, digital health solutions, health care delivery, and disease and medical management programs to help support Lockton’s fast-growing People Solutions Practice. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented and focused on delivering client service excellence. The Executive Medical Director will support Producers and client service leads in business development and prospect meetings.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of specialists to develop strategies that optimize health care utilization, improve health outcomes, and contain costs for members covered under employer-sponsored benefit plans.

·       Evaluate population health programs, digital health solutions, disease management, and medical management programs both by vendor and at the client level as those programs relate to specific customer needs.

·       Partner with consulting teams to make recommendations to clients on population health strategies, disease management programs and medical management programs best suited to meet their unique needs.

·       Partner with consulting teams to make recommendations to improve health and quality outcomes through the evaluation of health plan design and performance.

·       Provide medical expertise in the evaluation of client health care data using state-of-the-art clinical data analysis tools.

·       In collaboration with data analysts, interpret health care data, trends, and utilization patterns to identify opportunities for improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies.

·       Research and provide guidance on health plan medical policy considerations and serve as a clinical translator to clients regarding ERISA denials and appeals.

·       Partner with Lockton colleagues to share data, knowledge, and findings in support of Lockton’s collective intelligence and thought leadership.

·       Provide knowledge and marketing support to Lockton colleagues both in the presale and ongoing client management functions.

·       Collaborate with Lockton colleagues to continually improve the value of products and services delivered to clients and to distinguish Lockton as the premier health and welfare consultant nationally.

·       Collaborate with external stakeholders, including, carriers, PBMs, third-party vendors, and healthcare providers to enhance partnerships in delivering value-based health care solutions.

·       Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, professional associations, and industry experts to stay informed of emerging trends and best practices.

·       Serve as a market ambassador on behalf of Lockton by attending conferences, business development meetings, etc.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible MD or DO. 
• Minimum 5+ Years’ experience in an academic or clinical setting. 
• Strong understanding of health care financing, reimbursement methodologies, and benefit plan design.
• Effective communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of an organization. 
• Experience in clinical analytics and informatics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Proven record of accomplishment for managing multiple competing priorities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 
• Knowledge of the Managed Care industry, health care insurance and claims payment practices preferred. 
• Legal right to work in the United States.

Lockton Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. As a privately held company, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining great individuals. This includes health and dental coverage, which begins on your first day of work, 401(k) with match and immediate vesting, a competitive vacation plan and unrivaled career advancement opportunities.  
 

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