Medical Director

CareSource•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Job Summary: The Medical Director is responsible for supporting staff by providing training, clinical consultation, and clinical case review for members. Essential Functions: Provide prior authorization medical reviews, consultation and clinical review services Participate in peer-to-peer discussions Provide provider education, training, data sharing, performance evaluations and orientation to the plan Conduct clinical reviews for designated CareSource members as requested Provide physician review for clinical appeals cases Participate in the evaluation and investigations of cases suspected of fraud, abuse, and quality of care concerns Participate in development of policies and procedures Participates in quality improvement initiatives, case management activities and member safety activities (i.e. incident management Provide cross-coverage for other Medical Directors and/or markets, as needed Oversight and quality improvement activities associated with case management activities Assist in the review of utilization data to identify variances in patterns, and provide feedback and education to MCP staff and providers as appropriate Participate in the development, implementation and revision of the clinical care standards and practice guidelines ensuring compliance with nationally accepted quality standards Participate in the development, implementation and revision of the Quality Improvement Plan and corporate level quality initiatives Collaborate with market/product leaders to help define market strategy Community collaborative participation Support of regulatory and accreditation functions (eg. CMS, State, NCQA and URAC) and compliance for all programs Perform any other job related instructions, as requested Education and Experience: Completion of an accredited Medical Degree program as a medical doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine is required Successful completion of a residency training program, preferably in primary care is required Minimum of five (5) years of clinical practice experience is required Managed care medical review/medical director experience is preferred Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Operational Excellence, Healthcare Administration or Medical Management is preferred Competencies, Knowledge and Skills: Basic Microsoft Word skills Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Ability to work well independently and within a team environment Ability to create strong relationships with Providers and Members High ethical standards Attention to detail Critical listening and systematic thinking skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and act in the company’s best interest Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity to cultural diversity Decision making/problem solving skills Conflict resolution skills Strong sense of mission and commitment of time, effort and resources to the betterment of the communities served Licensure and Certification: Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in state of practice as necessary to meet regulatory requirements is required Board Certification, preferably in primary care specialty is required Re-certification, as required by specialty board, must be maintained (exceptions may be granted by Chief Medical Officer) MCG Certification is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire Working Conditions: General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time May be required to work evenings/weekends May be required to travel to fulfill duties of position Compensation Range: $195,200.00 - $341,600.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package. Compensation Type (hourly/salary): Salary Organization Level Competencies Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture Cultivate Partnerships Develop Self and Others Drive Execution Influence Others Pursue Personal Excellence Understand the Business This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds. #LI-SW2 The CareSource mission is known as our heartbeat. Just as we support our members to be the best version of themselves, our employees are driven by our mission to create a better world for members, stakeholders and providers. We are difference-makers who combine compassionate hearts with our unique business expertise to make every opportunity count. Each claim, each phone call, each consumer-centric decision is a chance to change the world for one member, and our employees look for ways to do that every day. The challenge is, there is no one right way to be the difference and we’re looking for people like you that will rewrite that definition every day. We do what it takes to form creative solutions that make our community and the world just a little better. Discover what it means to be #UniquelyCareSource.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Degree program as a medical doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine is required
Successful completion of a residency training program, preferably in primary care is required
Minimum of five (5) years of clinical practice experience is required
Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in state of practice as necessary to meet regulatory requirements is required
Board Certification, preferably in primary care specialty is required
Re-certification, as required by specialty board, must be maintained (exceptions may be granted by Chief Medical Officer)
MCG Certification is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
Basic Microsoft Word skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
Ability to create strong relationships with Providers and Members
High ethical standards
Attention to detail
Critical listening and systematic thinking skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and act in the company’s best interest
Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity to cultural diversity
Decision making/problem solving skills
Conflict resolution skills
Strong sense of mission and commitment of time, effort and resources to the betterment of the communities served

Nice To Haves

Managed care medical review/medical director experience is preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Operational Excellence, Healthcare Administration or Medical Management is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide prior authorization medical reviews, consultation and clinical review services
Participate in peer-to-peer discussions
Provide provider education, training, data sharing, performance evaluations and orientation to the plan
Conduct clinical reviews for designated CareSource members as requested
Provide physician review for clinical appeals cases
Participate in the evaluation and investigations of cases suspected of fraud, abuse, and quality of care concerns
Participate in development of policies and procedures
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, case management activities and member safety activities (i.e. incident management
Provide cross-coverage for other Medical Directors and/or markets, as needed
Oversight and quality improvement activities associated with case management activities
Assist in the review of utilization data to identify variances in patterns, and provide feedback and education to MCP staff and providers as appropriate
Participate in the development, implementation and revision of the clinical care standards and practice guidelines ensuring compliance with nationally accepted quality standards
Participate in the development, implementation and revision of the Quality Improvement Plan and corporate level quality initiatives
Collaborate with market/product leaders to help define market strategy
Community collaborative participation
Support of regulatory and accreditation functions (eg. CMS, State, NCQA and URAC) and compliance for all programs
Perform any other job related instructions, as requested