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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Job Location: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
4000 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Posting Details: Salary: $287,000.00 - $297,000.00
Grade: 38
Closing Date: April 27, 2025 Job Summary:
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES' video. Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Chief Medical Officer. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy, and meaningful lives.
Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or a close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provides clinical oversight & technical assistance in the provision of various community-based, inpatient, outpatient & crisis services to DDD members through the Division's subcontracted health plans and Tribal Health Program. Perform oversight of Health Plans contracted with the Division.
• Assist the Department/Division staff in program oversight such as policy development, audit, quality management, clinical practice guidelines and research. Development and implementation of clinical guidance documents, policies, procedures and plans.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of utilization management, medical management, pharmacy, dental and quality management programs. The position assists in the development of strategic plans, annual plans and oversight of the operational reviews. Oversees the chief medical office data analytics team and incorporates data into healthcare decision making.
• Completes activities associated with contract deliverables, including but not limited to monitoring AdSS during ORs and Oversight Meetings; reviews and evaluates documents, reports, and deliverables submitted by AdSS; aggregates AdSS info into Division deliverables with AHCCCS; ensures timelines are met; reviews and is very knowledgeable of AHCCCS contract with Division.
Knowledge in:
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) rules, regulations, and medical policies.
• Federal regulations related to Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance programs.
• Federal program requirements for Title XIX and ICF/IID, ALTCS, AHCCCS, quality assurance and utilization review.
• General medical diagnoses and treatment principles.
Skills in:
• Time management.
• Oral and written communication.
• Effective "team participation" as well as "team management".
• Using computer software (e.g., Google, Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, etc.).
Ability to:
• Evaluate data and documentation.
• Relate to people with varying levels of knowledge about mental illness and developmental disabilities.
• Work with other physicians and health professionals.
• Meet deadlines.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• A Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine or Osteopathic medicine with completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved internship, residency and 3 years' experience beyond completion of residency in (NOTE SPECIALTY). Prefer experience working with DD population, range of disabilities served by DDD in AZ, & familiarity with CMS regulations.
• The candidate must possess a license to practice medicine in the state of Arizona granted by the Arizona Medical Board or the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners or the ability to obtain such licensure prior to appointment.
• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41- 2758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment /Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement:State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Wendy Browning at wbrowning@azdes.gov.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting wbrowning@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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