Medical Director Medical Policy

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is seeking a senior clinical leader to develop and maintain medical policy, establish rationale for approvals, and provide clinical support across the organization.

The role includes leading clinical reviews, guiding utilization management for prior authorization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve department and corporate goals. Strong teaching, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from an accredited school of medicine (M.D.) or osteopathy (D.O.) required.
• Seven (7) years clinical practice experience.
• Current unrestricted state license to practice medicine (MI).
• Board certified or board eligible and working towards certification in a specialty approved by the American Board of Medical Specialists or the American Board of Osteopathy.
• Proven leadership, problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong teaching and communication skills.
• Understanding of health plan functions related to utilization, care, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical program leadership and develop, implement and approve policies within a recognized area of responsibility.
• Provide utilization management for prior authorization procedures and review cases.
• Serve as clinical resource and subject matter expert to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Assist with clinical research, writing documents, and documenting decisions.
• Participate in JUMP committee meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical policy knowledge

Education

Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctorate of Osteopathy (D.O.)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based programs

Job description

Provides clinical program leadership and develops, implements and approves policies within recognized area of responsibility.Develop and maintain medical policy. Establish rationale for approving inquires and appeals. Assists with clinical research, writing documents, and documenting decisions. Provide utilization management for prior authorization procedures. Review cases and make decisions based on medical policy. Provide clinical support to various areas of the organization. Process requests for clarification, interpretation, or questions about policy or benefits. Review potential impacts of clinical matters. Serves as clinical resource and subject matter expert to both clinical and non-clinical staff. Perform clinical reviews and conduct peer to peers. Participate in JUMP committee meetings.

"Qualifications"Doctorate from an accredited school of medicine (M.D.) or osteopathy (D.O) required. Seven (7) years clinical practice experience. Current unrestricted state of Michigan Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) license. Board certified or board eligible and working towards certification in a specialty approved by the American Board of Medical Specialists or the American Board of Osteopathy. Proven leadership, problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong teaching and communication skills. Results oriented and the ability to take ownership for initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve department and corporate goals. Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based programs. Understanding of health plan functions related to utilization, care, and quality management. Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.

Department Summary / Preferences:Specialty Care Knowledge is preferred.Medical Policy Experience is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.