Elevance Health
Medical Director - Radiation Oncology
Elevance Health, Grand Prairie, Texas, United States, 75051
Job Description
Clinical Operations Medical Director
Carelon Medical Benefit Management
Radiation Oncology
Virtual :
This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid / virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Medical Benefits Management, formerly AIM Specialty Health, is a benefit-management leader in Illinois. Our platform delivers significant cost-of-care savings across an expanding set of clinical domains, including radiology, cardiology and oncology.
The Clinical Operations Medical Director is responsible for supporting the medical management staff ensuring timely and consistent medical decisions to members and providers.
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.
Makes medical necessity determinations for grievance and appeals appropriate for their specialty.
Ensures consistent use of company medical policies when making medical necessity decisions.
Brings to their supervisors attention any case review decisions that require Medical Director review or policy interpretation.
Minimum Requirements
Requires MD or DO and Board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards is required, where applicable to duties being performed, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health professional.
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
Board certified in Radiation Oncology strongly preferred
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is
$225,036 to $352,236
Locations
California
District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
New Jersey
New York
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.
Job Level : Non-Management Non-Exempt
Workshift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
Job Family : MED >
Licensed Physician / Doctor / Dentist
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact the company for assistance.
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Clinical Operations Medical Director
Carelon Medical Benefit Management
Radiation Oncology
Virtual :
This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid / virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Medical Benefits Management, formerly AIM Specialty Health, is a benefit-management leader in Illinois. Our platform delivers significant cost-of-care savings across an expanding set of clinical domains, including radiology, cardiology and oncology.
The Clinical Operations Medical Director is responsible for supporting the medical management staff ensuring timely and consistent medical decisions to members and providers.
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.
Makes medical necessity determinations for grievance and appeals appropriate for their specialty.
Ensures consistent use of company medical policies when making medical necessity decisions.
Brings to their supervisors attention any case review decisions that require Medical Director review or policy interpretation.
Minimum Requirements
Requires MD or DO and Board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards is required, where applicable to duties being performed, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health professional.
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
Board certified in Radiation Oncology strongly preferred
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is
$225,036 to $352,236
Locations
California
District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
New Jersey
New York
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.
Job Level : Non-Management Non-Exempt
Workshift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
Job Family : MED >
Licensed Physician / Doctor / Dentist
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact the company for assistance.
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