Medical Director - Medicare Appeals

CVS HealthWork At Home-Connecticut, CT
$174,070 - $374,920Remote

About The Position

Aetna, a CVS Health Company, is one of the oldest and largest national insurers. This is a remote-based position (work at home) anywhere in the US. The company aims to transform healthcare by making it more transparent and consumer-focused, recognizing physicians for their clinical quality and effective use of health care resources.

Requirements

  • Two (2) or more years of experience in a Health Care Delivery System e.g., Clinical Practice or Health Care Industry
  • Medical License (MD) or (DO)
  • An Active state medical license without encumbrances
  • Board Certified in ABMS or AOA Recognized Specialty

Nice To Haves

  • Medical Management - Medicare Complaints, Grievance & Appeals experience.
  • Health Plan Experience Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily work on part C appeals (both provider and member/nonparticipating providers)
  • Provide direct support to appeal nurses; supervision and participation in the Second Look Review (SLR) process
  • Provide after hours and weekend coverage on a rotational basis to support 24/7 appeals work
  • IRE monitoring and tracking and Utilization Management Strategy support
  • Collaborative work with Medicare Quality and Compliance on an ongoing basis
  • Develop subject matter expertise on Medicare policy for the enterprise
  • Provide ongoing education regarding Medicare policy and appeals to the appeal nurses and territory Utilization Management Staff
  • Participate in ongoing initiatives to improve appeals team efficiency and clinical consistency

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision coverage
  • paid time off
  • retirement savings options
  • wellness programs

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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