Medical Director - New Jersey Market

CVS Health Corporation; New Jersey; Remote; USD 174,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation is seeking a Medical Director for the New Jersey Market, focusing on overseeing clinical programs and managing medical policies. This remote position requires a medical license and relevant healthcare experience. The role includes significant responsibilities in quality assurance, utilization reviews, and liaising with clinical teams to enhance member care quality.

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

No-cost wellness programs

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Active and current state medical license without encumbrances.
• Two or more years of experience in health care delivery systems.
• Post-graduate direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for medical policy implementation.
• Evaluate clinical and medical programs.
• Oversee utilization review and quality assurance.

Skills

Healthcare Delivery Experience

Clinical Quality Oversight

Medical Coding Expertise

Education

M.D. or D.O. Degree

Board Certification in an ABMS or AOA Specialty

Job description

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Medical Director - New Jersey Market

Apply remote type Remote locations NJ - Work from home time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 27, 2025 (22 days left to apply) job requisition id R0544423

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary:
Aetna, a CVS Health Company, is one of the oldest and largest national insurers. That experience gives us a unique opportunity to help transform health care. We believe that a better care system is more transparent and consumer-focused, and it recognizes physicians for their clinical quality and effective use of health care resources.

This is a remote based (work from home) role. Preferred candidates will reside in New Jersey and have a NJ License without encumbrances or the ability to obtain a NJ License.

In the Medical Director role you will provide oversight for medical policy implementation.

You will participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical / medical programs and expand Aetna's medical management programs to address member needs across the continuum of care.

You will support the Medical Management staff ensuring timely and consistent responses to members and providers.

As a Medical Director you will focus primarily on overseeing utilization review / quality assurance and be responsible for predetermination reviews and reviews of claim determinations.

This includes Prior Authorization / Pre Certification / Concurrent Reviews / Peer to Peer Calls / First Level Appeals / Special Projects and Committee participation when needed.

The Medical Director will provide clinical, coding, and reimbursement expertise as well as directing case management when necessary.

In this role you will provide clinical expertise and business direction in support of medical management programs through participation in clinical team activities.

The Medical Director will act as lead business and clinical liaison to network providers and facilities to support the effective execution of medical services programs by the clinical teams.

Required Qualifications:
*Two (2) or more years of experience in Health Care Delivery System e.g., Clinical Practice and Health Care Industry.

*Active and current state medical license without encumbrances

*M.D. or D.O., Board Certification in an ABMS or AOA recognized specialty including post-graduate direct patient care experience.

Education:
*Active and current state medical license without encumbrances

*M.D. or D.O., Board Certification in an ABMS or AOA recognized specialty including post-graduate direct patient care experience

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$174,070.00 - $374,920.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/27/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

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