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　　Medical Director - Cardiology

　　Job Family: Medical and Clinical

　　Type: Full time

　　Date Posted:Jan 31, 2024

　　Anticipated End Date:Feb 29, 2024

　　Reference: JR99851

　　Location:

　　CA, CERRITOS

　　Delaware

　　Texas

　　Virginia

　　Minnesota

　　Colorado

　　Massachusetts

　　Washington

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　　DC, WASHINGTON

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　　DC, WASHINGTON

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　　District of Columbia, Washington

　　New Hampshire

　　Description

　　Clinical Operations Medical Director

　　Carelon Medical Benefits Management

　　Carelon Medical Benefits Management is a benefit-management leader in Illinois and a proud member of Elevance Health's family of companies. Our platform delivers significant cost-of-care savings across an expanding set of clinical domains, including radiology, cardiology and oncology.

　　Carelon Medical Benefits Management is currently seeking a Board-Certified Cardiologist to participate in pre-authorization and quality improvement solutions for echocardiography, vascular Doppler ultrasound, high-tech diagnostic imaging (cardiac and non-cardiac) and cardiac procedures including but not limited to coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions, and implanted cardiac devices. Physician Medical Directors determine the medical necessity of requests using clinical appropriateness guidelines and health plan medical policy.

　　How you will make an impact:

　　Ensures timely completion of clinical case reviews for their board certified specialty.

　　Makes physician to physician calls to gather medical appropriate information in order to make medical necessity determinations for services requested including: echocardiography, vascular Doppler ultrasound, high-tech diagnostic imaging (cardiac and non-cardiac) and cardiac procedures (including but not limited to coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions, and implanted cardiac devices).

　　Makes medical necessity determinations for grievance and appeals appropriate for their specialty and credentials

　　Ensures consistent use of company medical policies when making medical necessity decisions.

　　Brings to their supervisors attention, any case review decisions that require policy interpretation.

　　Conduct peer-to-peer consultations with ordering physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice nurses regarding established guidelines and accepted standards of care as it relates to treatments, procedures, imaging, and appropriate sites of service.

　　Discuss clinically appropriate alternative treatments, imaging studies and sites of care with ordering providers when consistent with applicable clinical criteria.

　　Provide education regarding applicable clinical criteria.

　　Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of applicable ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT coding guidelines as it relates to cardiology services and procedures.

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Requires an MD and minimum of 1 year of experience with clinical case reviews for medical necessity. The minimum of 1 year of experience with clinical case reviews would be waived for the following specific specialties only; Cardiology, Oncology, and Interventional Pain specialties.

　　Board certification in a medical specialty required.

　　Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

　　Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology or Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine strongly preferred.

　　3-5 years of clinical practice experience past fellowship training is desirable.

　　For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $181,750.40 to $327,163.20.

　　Locations: California; Colorado; Hawaii; Nevada; New York; Washington State; Jersey City, NJ

　　In addition to your salary, Elevance Health 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). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws .

　　The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

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　　Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

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　　We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

　　Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

　　The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

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