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The Director, Medical Reviews position is responsible for conducting medical necessity reviews in the context of utilization management and appeals and managing the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Job Responsibility
Conducting medical necessity reviews in the context of utilization management and appeals
Managing the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives
Assessing/reviewing requests for authorization, and claims payment, based on medical records
Rendering determinations in the format and within timeframes to follow Regulatory and Operational policies
Maintaining productivity standards
Collaborating with Utilization Management and Care Management and medical departments as needed
Designing reports, analyzing trends and establishing policies
Attending meetings in place of other Executive and Sr. Medical Directors
Being flexible when case load volume fluxes
Completing mandatory Company compliance training
Participating in Peer-to-Peer discussions
Performing other duties as assigned
Providing weekend coverage as needed
Requirements
Licensed M.D. or D.O.
Board Certified in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
NYS Licensed M.D, D.O. (Unrestricted NYS active license)
Annual Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) Testing
Nice to have
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, OBGYN or Emergency Medicine
Previous, relevant experience in utilization management and clinical practice
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and MLTC plans
Time management, critical thinking, communication, and critical thinking skills
Knowledge of UM/QM case philosophies and reporting requirements to state and federal agencies
Knowledge of member satisfaction/incident management and regulations