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WellSense Health Plan

WellSense Health Plan is a nonprofit health insurance company. As an employer, the company strives to foster a fast-paced, goal-motivated, and supportive cultur

Medical Director

Location

United States

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

$173K - $250K / year

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Medical Director

WellSense Health Plan

Role Description The Medical Director will report to the Senior Medical Director of Utilization Management, Member Appeals & Grievances, and Medical Policy (Senior Medical Director of Utilization Management) and support the staff of the Office of Clinical Affairs in the areas of medical management daily medical necessity reviews, evaluation of medical policy, utilization trend management, quality, appeals and grievances, and pharmacy reviews. Key Functions/Responsibilities - Provides clinical case review, consultation and oversight for all utilization management activities in a fashion that is compliant with all federal, state, and NCQA requirements. - Conducts review of prior authorizations, concurrent reviews and retrospective medical necessity reviews that do not meet standard criteria and determines coverage. - Works with the Senior Medical Director of Utilization Management to identify appropriate use of InterQual criteria and Medical Policy. - Works with the Senior Medical Director to ensure consistent medical decision making for all physician reviewers, including the contracted physicians. - Conducts clinical review of appeals and grievances in a fashion that is compliant with all federal, state and NCQA requirements. - Develops and supports clinical initiatives to support department quality improvement and utilization management goals. - Reviews claims involving complex, controversial, or unusual or new services in order to determine medical necessity and appropriate payment. - Collaborates with hospital physicians, medical directors, primary care physicians and nurse case managers in daily activities and initiatives to improve the health of the population, the quality and experience of care our members receive, and lower the overall cost of care at the population level. - Participates in and chairs clinical committees as assigned by the Senior Medical Director of Utilization Management. - Supports quality, and pharmacy committees and activities. - Provides input to the strategic planning process for the Office of Clinical Affairs as requested. - Represents the Chief Medical Officer or Senior Medical Directors in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and other locations as requested. Supervision Exercised - Indirect technical direction is provided to the organization. Supervision Received - General direction is received weekly. Qualifications - Graduate as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school. - 8-10+ years of related experience is required including a minimum of 5 years direct clinical experience and a minimum of 3 years experience in medical management in a managed care setting. - Preference for those with Board Certification in the following: - Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med Peds) - Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine Certification or Conditions of Employment - Pre-employment background check. - Active or lifetime board certification in recognized medical specialty of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). - Current unrestricted licensure as an MD or DO in Massachusetts and New Hampshire is required, or ability to obtain in a reasonable timeframe. - Current unrestricted licensure as an MD in Massachusetts or New Hampshire is preferred. - No restriction on participation in Medicare or Medicaid programs. Competencies, Skills, and Attributes - Excellent demonstrated clinical skills and knowledge. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Comprehensive knowledge of accrediting organizations such as NCQA. - Comprehensive knowledge of InterQual protocols, HEDIS, and other quality measures. - Knowledge of Medicare and state Medicaid regulations, guidelines, and standards. - Proven leadership skills and relationship building. - Knowledge of managed care principles and processes. - Ability to work independently with intermittent supervision. - Adhere to appropriate turn-around-times and deadlines while maintaining results of high quality and reliability. Working Conditions and Physical Effort - Work is normally performed in a typical remote interior/office work environment. - No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. - Ability to travel to locations within New Hampshire and Massachusetts. - Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position. Compensation Range $173,000 - $250,000. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensure as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, WellSense offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing. Note: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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