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Medical Director Associate- Psychiatrist- Maryland Medicaid (Part-time)

Elevance Health, Hanover, Maryland, United States, 21098

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Anticipated End Date 2026-01-09

Position Title Medical Director Associate- Psychiatrist- Maryland Medicaid (Part-time)

Job Description Medical Director Associate- Psychiatrist- Maryland Medicaid (Part-time)

Location: 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. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered.

The

Medical Director Associate

is responsible for providing day-to-day guidance, support, and leadership for clinical and/or quality activities under the guidance of a Medical Director. They may support one or more Medical Directors in ensuring clinical integrity of broad and significant clinical programs and may perform clinical review.

How you will make an impact:

May provide clinical guidance for programs.

Supports clinicians to ensure timely and consistent responses to members and providers.

Conducts peer-to-peer clinical reviews with attending physicians or other ordering providers to discuss review determinations and patients’ office visits with providers and external physicians.

May conduct peer-to-peer clinical appeal case reviews with attending physicians or other ordering providers to discuss review determinations.

May assist in practitioner appeal reviews, appropriateness criteria reviews, medical technology assessments, setting and implementing QI initiatives, and practitioner/provider credentialing.

Under direction, may be responsible for the administration of medical services for company health plans including medical policies.

Serves as a resource and consultant to other areas of the company.

May interpret existing medical policy.

May be required to represent the company to external entities and/or serve on internal and/or external committees.

Minimum Requirements

Requires MD or DO and Board certification approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) where applicable to duties being performed.

Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession.

Must be located in a U.S. state or territory when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration, and cannot be located on a U.S. military base, vessel or any embassy located in or outside of the U.S., unless expressly allowed by state or federal law.

Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to obtain a Maryland medical license upon hire.

Additional board certifications preferred.

Locations Locations: Maryland.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $224,784.00 to $337,176.00.

* 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. 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.

Benefits In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this position is based on 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 protected category under federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

Job Level Director Equivalent

Workshift 1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family MED > Licensed Physician/Doctor/Dentist

Who We Are 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.

How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that includes merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, 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.

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. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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