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Medical Director - Oncogenetic Program - Remote
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What they do
A Medical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, lab or public health program. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
$251,395 / year median in the U.S.
+16% projected growth
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- Oncogenetic Program
- Remote The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Medical Director
- Oncogenetic Program
- Remote The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
- from anywhere within the U.
Primary Responsibilities:
Work to improve quality and promote evidence-based medicine Ensure the right service is provided at the right time for each member Work with medical director teams focusing on inpatient care management, clinical coverage review, member appeals clinical review, medical claim review and provider appeals clinical review 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:
M.D., D.O., or M.B.B.S. Specialized training in molecular pathology, oncology, or similar Board certification approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Active unrestricted license to practice medicine 5+ years of clinical experience in oncology or genetic medicine Experience with utilization management in oncology/genetic testing Experience with genomic data interpretation software (e.g., NextGen sequencing analysis tools) Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards (CMS, NCCN, ASCO guidelines) for genetic testing and oncology care Familiarity with molecular diagnostic coding systems and claims platforms Proficiency in interpreting next-generation sequencing (NGS) and other advanced molecular diagnostic technologies Demonstrated leadership skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, technology-driven environmentPreferred Qualifications:
Hands-on utilization and/or quality management experience Experience in using electronic clinical systems Active project participation experience- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $248,500.
Application Deadline:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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.
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