Medical Advisor
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Advisor, an M.D. required, to join their team. This role is remote and based in the West Region (Pacific Hours). Quest Diagnostics is a Fortune 500 company and a global leader in diagnostic testing, information, and services. The Medical Advisor will assist laboratory clients with inquiries related to test selection, result interpretation, evidence-based best practices, and technical considerations. Responsibilities also include documenting and analyzing inquiry data, and developing content to improve communication, optimize reports, reduce response times, and facilitate client access to subject matter experts. The ideal candidate is a medically qualified physician with training and experience in clinical pathology, available via telephone, email, and other communication methods to provide timely consultations.
Requirements
- Active unrestricted medical licensure.
- Verification of Education/Degree
- Verification of State (or applicable) Medical License
- At least 5 years of prior experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient laboratory setting
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification in Clinical Pathology is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provide consultation regarding test selection and test interpretation.
- Demonstrate proactive engagement with clients and ability to build customer relations.
- Regularly consult with peers and maintain knowledge base of offered test menu and clinical relevance.
- Cooperate in the client support (both internal and external) of the laboratory by consulting with existing and potential external clients regarding services to be provided.
- Comply with all Quest Diagnostics policies including but not limited to: Observe all compliance policies.
- Adhere to existing and new Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, including any standards that exceed the minimum requirements of federal, state and local laws and regulations.
- Assist Quest Diagnostics in assuring that applicable Quest Diagnostics policies as well as federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations concerning health and safety are met.
- Cooperate with other Quest Diagnostics initiatives and programs that may arise from time to time such as the following: Maintain timely contact with pathologists and other physicians and scientists, to be responsive to their needs, and to respond in a timely manner to their requests for consultation concerning test methodology and clinical correlation of Quest Diagnostics testing services.
- Collaborate with Quest Diagnostics medical staff in the development of tools and resources to enable clinical education and informed clinical decision making.
- Participate in Quality Improvement projects as identified by client or team interactions and directed by Corporate Medical Quality.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program
- Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS Mental Health Program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 paid holidays, plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible spending accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
