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Physician Peer Reviewer

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Salary:

122907.00 - 188020.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

A vital role of the CMO Administration team, the Medical Peer Reviewer plays a critical role in consulting on medical necessity in the context of utilization management and ensuring adherence to internal Healthfirst and external regulations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assess/review requests for authorization, and claims payment, based on medical records and internal Healthfirst information and make informed clinical judgments and recommendations
  • Render determinations in the format and within timeframes to follow Regulatory and Operational policies
  • Maintain productivity standards
  • Collaborate with Utilization Management and Care Management and medical departments as needed, reviews and manages cases/caseload from multiple lines of businesses
  • Demonstrate the ability to be flexible when case load volume fluxes and when Leadership requests changes in case priorities to support our members/internal medical departments as needed
  • Complete mandatory Company compliance training and training in new systems and software
  • Enter each day’s hours worked in Workday, on the same day
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Licensed M.D. or D.O. or D.M.D. or D.D.S.
  • Board Certified in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties

Nice to have:

  • New York State Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice
  • Previous, relevant experience in utilization management and clinical practice
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and MLTC plans
  • Time management, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of UM/QM case philosophies and reporting requirements to state and federal agencies
  • Knowledge of member satisfaction/incident management and regulations
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
What we offer:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Life insurance
  • 401k contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday pay

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
Remote work
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