Behavioral Medical Director - Florida Job at iHire, Quincy, FL

cCtkb2NVSkVxUVNXYU5vWDRIWGh5eFpKdHc9PQ==
  • iHire
  • Quincy, FL

Job Description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Position Purpose: Assist the Chief Medical Director to direct and coordinate the medical management, quality improvement and credentialing functions for the business unit. Florida residence, required. Provides medical leadership of all for utilization management, cost containment, and medical quality improvement activities. Performs medical review activities pertaining to utilization review, quality assurance, and medical review of complex, controversial, or experimental medical services, ensuring timely and quality decision making. Supports effective implementation of performance improvement initiatives for capitated providers. Assists Chief Medical Director in planning and establishing goals and policies to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of care and service for members. Provides medical expertise in the operation of approved quality improvement and utilization management programs in accordance with regulatory, state, corporate, and accreditation requirements. Assists the Chief Medical Director in the functioning of the physician committees including committee structure, processes, and membership. Conduct regular rounds to assess and coordinate care for high-risk patients, collaborating with care management teams to optimize outcomes. Collaborates effectively with clinical teams, network providers, appeals team, medical and pharmacy consultants for reviewing complex cases and medical necessity appeals. Participates in provider network development and new market expansion as appropriate. Assists in the development and implementation of physician education with respect to clinical issues and policies. Identifies utilization review studies and evaluates adverse trends in utilization of medical services, unusual provider practice patterns, and adequacy of benefit/payment components. Identifies clinical quality improvement studies to assist in reducing unwarranted variation in clinical practice in order to improve the quality and cost of care. Interfaces with physicians and other providers in order to facilitate implementation of recommendations to providers that would improve utilization and health care quality. Reviews claims involving complex, controversial, or unusual or new services in order to determine medical necessity and appropriate payment. Develops alliances with the provider community through the development and implementation of the medical management programs. As needed, may represent the business unit before various publics both locally and nationally on medical philosophy, policies, and related issues. Represents the business unit at appropriate state committees and other ad hoc committees. Education/Experience: Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy. Utilization Management experience and knowledge of quality accreditation standards preferred. Actively practices medicine. Course work in the areas of Health Administration, Health Financing, Insurance, and/or Personnel Management is advantageous. Experience treating or managing care for a culturally diverse population preferred. License/Certifications, For Behavioral Health only: Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Current Florida state medical license without restrictions. Pay Range: $227,400.00 - $431,900.00 per year. Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color #J-18808-Ljbffr iHire

Job Tags

Holiday work, Remote job, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

Parkview Baptist School

High School Principal Job at Parkview Baptist School

As the High School Principal, you will provide dynamic, executive leadership in directing the daily operations of the high school, responsible for providing guidance to the school community, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff.... 

Dignity Physician Careers

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Job at Dignity Physician Careers

Opportunity CriteriaSpecialty:Orthopedic Surgery : TraumaCandidate Type:MD, DOVisas Accepted:No J-1 or H-1BLoan Repayment:...  ...OverviewOrthopedic Traumatist - Redding, CAOrthopedic Trauma Surgeon needed in Redding, CA. Join experienced group of surgeons... 

In-Flight Crew Connections

Lead Corporate Flight Attendant Job at In-Flight Crew Connections

 ...Lead Corporate Flight Attendant As the Lead Corporate Flight Attendant, your primary responsibility is to ensure that every passenger experiences the highest levels of comfort, safety, and personalized service. You will be at the forefront of creating an exceptional... 

Geisinger

Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Laboratory Technician - GMC - Full Time - Evenings - State-of-the-art laboratory facilities (Hiring Immediately) Job at Geisinger

 ...your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional...  ...comprehensive stroke center AND perform testing for the entire eight-hospital system. This role will do automated, semi-automated, and manual... 

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Staff Reliability Engineer/ Sustaining Job at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

About RivianRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.As a company, we constantly challenge whats possible, never simply...