Vision Director

Your Role

The Medical Management team ensures that Blue Shield is on the cutting edge of medical, medication, and payment policy to accelerate the emergence of a value-based health care system in California. The Vision Director will report to the Medical Director, Operations. In this role you will provide leadership and guidance on vision specialty program for Blue Shield of California.

The Vision Director provides clinical expertise and consultative support to the organization related to vision services. Moreover, the Vision Director meaningfully contributes to the Blue Shield priorities and transformative initiatives that continue to improve the health and wellbeing of Blue Shield of California members. You will also provide direction and leadership in compliance with state and federal laws and regulatory requirements related to vision specialty.

This is a Part Time position with 40 hours per pay period.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree is required

• Active, unrestricted Optometry license in the state of California required

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) preferred

• Minimum 5 years direct patient care experience

• Completed Optometry residency training

• 5 years' experience in managed care that can contribute to utilization management, and/or quality improvement activities or other health care administrative operations at the IPA or health plan level is preferred

• Knowledge of Medicare, California statutes and regulations including DMHC. Understanding of NCQA accreditation standards preferred

• An ability to work independently to achieve objectives and resolve issues in ambiguous circumstances

• Clear, compelling communication skills with demonstrated ability to motivate, guide, influence, and lead others, including the ability to translate detailed analytic analysis and complex materials into compelling communications

• Strong collaboration skills to effectively work within a team that may consist of diverse individuals who bring a variety of different skills ranging from medical to project management and more

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills