MEDICAL DIRECTOR - NEUROSURGERY - REMOTE

Optum; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 238,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Director to lead the claims review program. This role involves ensuring the quality and effectiveness of medical services, engaging with healthcare providers, and overseeing clinical criteria development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Neurosurgery and a strong understanding of claim coding. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., providing an opportunity to make a significant impact on health equity. Join a team dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing care for diverse communities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive and Recognition Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

401k Contribution

Qualifications

• Must have an active medical license and board certification in Neurosurgery.
• 5+ years of clinical experience in Neurosurgery required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the claims review program and ensure quality of medical services.
• Review surgical claims and discuss cases with providers.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Clinical Experience

MS Office

Interpersonal Skills

Claim Coding

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in Neurosurgery

5+ years of Clinical Experience

Tools

Clinical and Claims Software

Utilization and Performance Reporting Tools

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As part of the Focus Claims Review team at Optum, the Medical Director provides leadership, organization, and direction for the claims review program. They are responsible for the overall quality, effectiveness and coordination of the medical services provided through Optum. The Medical Director will participate in all aspects of claim review services including provider telephonic discussions and provider appeals. In addition, the Medical Director may also be asked to assist in the direction and oversight in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and clinical criteria for all medical programs and services. The Medical Director will serve as a liaison between Optum, physicians, and other medical service providers in selected situations primarily related to medical claim reviews.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely

• from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Reviews surgical and other professional claims for correct coding using clinical record
• Participation in Training regarding URAC, NCQA, Regulatory Compliance, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, HIPAA, and department specific training as applicable
• Discusses cases and clinical coding situations with treating providers telephonically during scheduled hours
• Participates in periodic clinical conferences / calls and in ongoing internal performance consistency reviews
• Composes, if needed, patient situation specific, clinical summaries and rationales for medical necessity decisions
• Is available for occasional, periodic weekend and holiday as needed telephonic and remote computer expedited clinical decisions
• Supports compliance with regulatory agency standards and requirements (e.g., CMS, NCQA, URAC, state / federal and third-party payers)
• Ability to travel to scheduled company meetings and activities in US
• Ability to assist in marketing presentations to clients and ongoing relationship management activities with existing clients if requested to do so
• Provide Clinical support for staff that conduct initial reviews
• Good understanding of professional performance measurement and related possible discussions / interventions with selected providers / groups / organizations

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications :

• MD or DO
• Current, active, and fully unrestricted medical license
• Current board certification in Neurosurgery
• 5+ years of clinical experience in Neurosurgery; experience in spinal surgery post residency
• MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in managed care
• Experience with professional claim coding / claim coding reviews
• Experience with integration of clinical and financial data, development of utilization and performance reporting tools, and communication of performance data to physicians and other health care providers
• Knowledge of claim coding resources and techniques
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn to use clinical and claims software
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work over the telephone with other colleagues including physicians, nurses, PTs, OTs and other similar personnel
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $238,000 to $357,500 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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