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Appeals and Grievances Medical Director - Virtual - Family Medicine and Western Time Zone Required
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Medical Director
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/18/21

Work at home!

The Appeals and Grievances Medical Director is responsible for ongoing clinical review and adjudication of appeals and grievances cases for UnitedHealthcare associated companies. Performance accountabilities include:

- Perform individual case review for appeals and grievances for various healthplan and insurance products, which may include PPO, ASO, HMO, MAPD, and PDP. The appeals are in response to adverse determinations for medical services related to benefit design and coverage and the application of clinical criteria of medical policies.

- Perform Department of Insurance/Department of Managed Healthcare, and CMS regulatory responses.

- Communicate with UnitedHealthcare medical directors regarding appeals decision rationales, and benefit interpretations.

- Communicate with UnitedHealthcare Regional and Plan medical directors and network management staff regarding access, availability, network, and quality issues.

-Actively participate in team meetings focused on communication, feedback, problem solving, process improvement, staff training and evaluation, and the sharing of program results.

- Provide clinical and strategic input when participating in organizational committees, projects, and task forces.

What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You can work with in an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere.

Qualifications:

-MD or DO with an active, unrestricted license
-Board Certified in an ABMS or AOBMS specialty
-5+ years clinical practice experience

-Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with managed care
-2+ years Quality Management experience

- Excellent telephonic communication skills; excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Excellent presentation skills for both clinical and non clinical audiences. Familiarity with current medical issues and practices.
- Creative problem solving skills.
- Basic computer skills, typing, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications skills. Internet researching skills.
- Strong team player and team building skills.

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $254,600 to $295,200 base. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 6 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.SM


Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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