Medical Consultant I — Disability Evaluation

California Department of Social Services; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Consultant I role at the California Department of Social Services in San Joaquin County offers a challenging opportunity to adjudicate disability benefits and influence outcomes under SSA/SSI and Medi-Cal programs. You will evaluate medical reports, assess functional abilities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality service.

The position is permanent, full-time with hybrid telework, and requires clearance processes.

Qualifications

• Adjudicates disability benefits applications under SSA, SSI and Medi-Cal.
• Reviews case histories and medical reports to assess functional abilities.
• Collaborates with team to ensure quality, workflow and production.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical treatments and their relation to program requirements.
• Provide assessments of applicant’s functional abilities per guidelines.
• Participate in team decision-making regarding project goals and performance.

Job description

The Medical Consultant I role at the California Department of Social Services in San Joaquin County offers a challenging opportunity to adjudicate disability benefits and influence outcomes under SSA/SSI and Medi-Cal programs. You will evaluate medical reports, assess functional abilities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality service.

The position is permanent, full-time with hybrid telework, and requires clearance processes.