Per Diem Medical Director Utilization Management

Amerihealth Caritas • ,

1d • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Medical Director of UM, the Per Diem UM Medical Director will be responsible for performing daily medical reviews, appeals, participating in appeal panels, correspondence regarding review determinations, and physician peer review activities. This role involves identifying and implementing evidence-based practice guidelines throughout the provider network, overseeing the quality of clinical care for network and non-network providers, and utilizing evidence-based standards in making coverage determinations. The position also requires adherence to management policies and meeting health plan inter-rater reliability guidelines. The work arrangement is fully remote, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 hours per week, including evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. The Medical Director will ensure the provision of quality and clinically sound services, serve as a medical advisor, and assure that organization medical policies and procedures adhere to contractual obligations. This includes performing clinical case reviews, maintaining knowledge of medical procedures and regulations, and managing day-to-day operations to optimize the use of behavioral and physical health services. Collaboration with Quality Improvement and Medical Excellence departments is key for developing interventions, ensuring programs meet contractual obligations, and developing competent clinical staff. The role involves attending case management meetings, collaborating with the integrated case management team, and thoroughly documenting all care coordination activity in the electronic case management documentation system, adhering to AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies (ACFC) policies and procedures and supporting the ACFC mission and values. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine licensed to practice as a medical director; additional state licensure required in all states where ACFC has a line of business, and that application is expected within 120 days of hire.
• Must be Board-certified in a specialty with a current and unrestricted license.
• Must be clear of any sanctions by the applicable state or Office of the Inspector General.
• Must not be prohibited from participating in any Federally or State funded healthcare programs.
• 1 to 3 years of Health Plan experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills-required.
• Demonstrated competency in use of healthcare data.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Experienced in conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Understanding of and expertise in quality improvement and medical economics.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to access department’s work quality and develop / implement process improvements to achieve regulatory and oversight compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of and applies all applicable licensing, regulatory and industry standards.
• Must have access to a reliable high-speed internet connection to support daily job responsibilities. A minimum bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily medical reviews, appeals, participating in appeal panel as appropriate, correspondence regarding review determinations and physician peer review activities.
• Identifying and implementing evidence-based practice guidelines throughout the provider network.
• Overseeing the quality of clinical care for network and non-network providers.
• Utilizing evidence-based standards in making coverage determinations.
• Meeting health plan inter-rater reliability guidelines.
• Ensures the provision of quality and clinically sound services to all Enrollees by associates and Providers.
• Serves as medical advisor and manager for all clinically related activities.
• Assures that organization medical policies and procedures adhere to contractual obligations.
• Performs clinical case reviews in conjunction with Medical Excellence Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of prescribed and established medical procedures and practices.
• Maintains familiarity with federal, state and local regulations that may pertain to the medical and clinical operations.
• Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines, AmeriHealth Caritas clinical policies and procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Manages day-to-day operations and monitors the integration and processing of members to optimize appropriate use of behavioral and physical health services.
• Participates with Quality Improvement and Medical Excellence in the identification and analysis of medical and behavioral health information to develop interventions to improve clinical effectiveness of medical management strategies.
• Works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure behavioral health management and quality management programs are meeting contractual obligations.
• Works with the leadership of the Quality Improvement and Medical Excellence departments to develop competent clinical staff.
• Attends case management meetings and monthly rounds as scheduled.
• Collaborates with the integrated case management team, during scheduled meetings and informally as needed.
• Thoroughly documents all care coordination activity in the member medical record in the electronic case management documentation system.
• Adheres to AmeriHealth Family of Companies (ACFC) policies and procedures and supports and carries out the ACFC mission and values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events
• Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Reimbursement for internet service for fully remote associates in states where service is required by contract, law, or regulation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree