About The Position

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Work at home! The Appeals and Grievances Medical Director is responsible for ongoing clinical review and adjudication of appeals and grievances cases for UnitedHealthcare associated companies. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

  • MD or DO with an active, unrestricted license
  • Board Certified in an ABMS or AOBMS specialty - No Pediatricians
  • 5+ years of clinical practice experience
  • 2+ years of Quality Management experience
  • Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with managed care
  • Proven excellent telephonic communication skills; excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Proven excellent project management skills
  • Proven data analysis and interpretation skills
  • Proven excellent presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences. Familiarity with current medical issues and practices
  • Proven creative problem-solving skills
  • Proven basic computer skills, typing, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications skills. Internet researching skills
  • Proven solid team player and team building skills
  • All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

  • Perform individual case review for appeals and grievances for various health plan and insurance products, which may include PPO, ASO, HMO, MAPD, and PDP. The appeals are in response to adverse determinations for medical services related to benefit design and coverage and the application of clinical criteria of medical policies
  • Perform Department of Insurance/Department of Managed Healthcare, and CMS regulatory responses
  • Communicate with UnitedHealthcare medical directors regarding appeals decision rationales, and benefit interpretations
  • Communicate with UnitedHealthcare Regional and Plan medical directors and network management staff regarding access, availability, network, and quality issues
  • Actively participate in team meetings focused on communication, feedback, problem solving, process improvement, staff training and evaluation, and the sharing of program results
  • Provide clinical and strategic input when participating in organizational committees, projects, and task forces

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package
  • incentive and recognition programs
  • equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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