Geriatrician, Medicaid Partnership

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position as a Clinical Informaticist. This position has a unique focus on working with Medicaid as a policy consultant to expand care and improve health outcomes in Nevada. This position also includes a clinical service component and a teaching component as described below.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate mission, vision and values alignment with UNR Med, Medicaid, and Renown Health. We value innovation, creativity, and commitment to improving health equity and access. Demonstrated ability to communicate across a spectrum of health literacy levels to a variety of audiences, build relationships with institutions such as Federally Qualified Health Centers and managed care centers, work collaboratively in a team as well as with external stakeholders, and proactively build and improve programs or projects to expand access to clinical care and education will be pivotal to success in the role. Additionally, individuals with first-hand experience on or with Medicaid that informs care, outreach, and community involvement is highly desired.

Preferred experience in this role includes demonstrated aptitude using the Health Information Exchange, navigating and leveraging electronic medical records such as EPIC, working with large data sets, and comfort in structuring queries and creating automated reports. Coding language literacy and the ability to translate findings to a variety of stakeholders is critical to success in the role. Experience working in a large health system, navigating governmental and public policy, and working on population health improvement initiatives and/or quality and value assessments is desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Medicaid Support

• Serve as a clinical informatics consultant and advisor who provides medical and health services research expertise to the state Medicaid program;
• Collaborates with UNR faculty, state Medicaid officials and data analytics staff to enable research projects that utilize population health data sources, which may include but is not limited to Medicaid claims data and data from the All Payers Claims Database;
• Provide clinical analysis and evaluation of health information and data for state Medicaid officials in support of understanding the health needs and clinical outcomes of the Medicaid population;
• Provide subject matter expertise and support to state Medicaid officials in coordination with other programs at the University in support of the establishment of a population health management strategy for the state’s Medicaid population;
• Support the state’s efforts to assess Medicaid recipient health needs, develop member risk scores, and identify gaps in care that contribute to poor health outcomes;
• Develop data-driven recommended strategies for state Medicaid officials on ways Medicaid could incentivize or require network providers or managed care organizations to apply tailored interventions to address poor clinical outcomes and support wellness initiatives to promote improved overall health for the Medicaid population;
• Develop recommendations for state Medicaid officials on how to support providers with the data and informatics needed to participate in new value-based payment models with upside and/or downside risk sharing or population-health management payment strategies with shared savings;
• Design new approaches to data collection and distribution in support of improved clinical outcomes and population health, including approaches to increasing provider usage of health information exchanges and electronic health records;
• Develop specific education and training for students and other practitioners on the use of health information technology for clinical care and how providers can leverage data to improve population health and participate in value-based payments in Medicaid; and
• Review utilization management practices used in Medicaid and support the state in identifying opportunities to improve provider experience and clinical outcomes and provide for better cost containment.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Provide clinical informatics training and education for current medical students, residents and other health professions students at UNR Med, and continuing medical educational for physicians and other health learners.
• Develop and implement educational materials on the use of electronic health records (EHR) and health information exchanges (HIE) for clinical care, data-driven decision making, and value-based care models
• Support the pre-clinical Evidence and Systems-based Practice thread at UNR Med by acting as an instructor for sessions related to:
• Clinical and health informatics
• Health systems science and population health management
• Deliver lectures and interactive sessions for UNR affiliated graduate medical education including grand rounds presentations and didactic lectures
• Mentor learners on research projects with a focus on:
• Analyzing large healthcare datasets, particularly Medicaid claims data
• Applying clinical informatics tools to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes

Clinical Responsibilities

• Direct patient care is desired but optional. Highly qualified candidates who have transitioned out of clinical practice will be considered.
• Candidates who choose to practice may dedicate up to 10% of their time to clinical service in their specialty, contributing to increased access for Medicaid patients.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO (or equivalent)
• Fellowship training (or equivalent) OR Board Certification in Clinical Informatics through one of the following ABMS member boards (or equivalent):
  • American Board of Pathology
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine

Compensation Grade
Academic appointment commensurate with experience

Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, thirty (30) days of sick leave provided upon start date and two (2) days of sick leave accrued per full month after the first year of service, two (2) days of annual leave accrued each full month, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.  Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information
For more information about the School of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/

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