Family Medicine Medical Director Utilization Management

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Responsibilities

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Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure behavioral health management and quality management programs meet contractual obligations Works with the leadership of the Quality Improvement and Medical reputed company departments to reputed company competent clinical staff Trains staff on medical issues and provides consultation to staff as appropriate Assists Care Managers in assessing members’ needs for case management services and attends meetings and monthly reputed company as scheduled Collaborates with the integrated case management team during scheduled meetings and informally as needed Thoroughly documents reputed company care coordination activity in the member’s medical record in the electronic case management documentation system Education and Experience Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Public Health (MPH), or Master of Business Administration (MBA) in reputed company Management preferred A minimum of three years of utilization management or appeals experience in a reputed company, Medicare, and/or dual eligible A minimum of five years of clinical practice experience required in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, surgery, neonatology, or physiatry Proficiency utilizing MS Office Suite, internet applications, and electronic medical record and documentation programs Licensure Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) that is active and in good standing. 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