Medical Director-Medicaid (ABH VA)

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About the role

This is a full-time, fully remote role. You can work from anywhere in the United States. Join Aetna, a CVS Health company, and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of Medicaid members across the country. Aetna operates Medicaid managed care plans in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. We are seeking a Medical Director to join our centralized Medical Management team. This work-from-home position will primarily support Aetna Better Health of Virginia, while also providing support across the Northeast Region (Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) and other health plans as needed.

Responsibilities

• Utilization Management and medical necessity reviews
• Prior authorization and precertification determinations
• Concurrent review for inpatient and outpatient services
• Acute and post-acute care reviews
• Peer-to-peer consultations with treating providers
• Pharmacy reviews and first-level appeal determinations
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams

The Medical Director also participates in a rotating on-call schedule that includes weekend and holiday coverage.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree with current, active Board Certification in an ABMS- or AOA-recognized specialty
• 5+ years of post-residency clinical practice and direct patient care experience
• Active, unrestricted Virginia medical license
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical licenses in Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
• Prior Utilization Management experience with a health plan, managed care organization, Independent Review Organization, or in a Physician Advisor capacity
• Medicaid and managed care experience
• Experience with medical necessity review, prior authorization, concurrent review, appeals, and peer-to-peer consultation
• Experience using electronic health records and other clinical documentation systems

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $174,070.00 - $374,920.00. This pay range represents the 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.

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility