Utilization Management Physician Reviewer

This full-time role is responsible for provisioning accurate and timely coverage determinations for inpatient and outpatient services by applying utilization management (UM) criteria, clinical judgment, and internal policies and procedures. Regardless of the final determination, the Physician Reviewer is responsible for ensuring medically appropriate care is recommended to the patient and their care team, which may require coordination with internal and external parties including, but not limited to: requesting providers, external UM and case management staff, internal transitional care managers, employed primary care providers, and regional medical leaders. We strive for clinical excellence and ensuring our patients receive the right care, in the right setting, at the right time.

Responsibilities

Review service requests and document the rationale for the decision in easy to understand language per Oak Street Health policies and procedures and industry standards; Use evidence-based criteria and clinical reasoning to make UM determinations in concert with an enrollee's individual conditions and situation; Work collaboratively with the Oak Street Health Transitional Care and PCP care teams to drive efficient and effective care delivery to patients; Maintain knowledge of current CMS and MCG evidence-based guidelines to enable UM decisions; Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and payor partner policies; Participate in initiatives to achieve and improve UM imperatives, including committees or work-groups promoting continuous quality improvement; Assist in formal responses to health plan regarding UM process or specific determinations on an as-needed basis; Adhere to regulatory and accreditation requirements of payor partners; Participate in rounding and patient panel management discussions as required; Fulfill on-call requirement, should the need arise; Other duties, as required and assigned

Requirements

At least one year experience providing Utilization Management services to a Medicare and/or Medicaid line of business; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; A current, clinical, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States; Graduate of an accredited medical school. M.D. or D.O. Degree is required; 3-5 years of clinical practice in a primary care setting; Deep understanding of managed care, risk arrangements, capitation, peer review, performance profiling, outcome management, care coordination, and pharmacy management; Strong record of continuing education activities (relevant to practice area and needed to maintain licensure); Demonstrated understanding of culturally responsive care; Proven organizational and detail-orientation skills; US work authorization; Someone who embodies being Oaky

Benefits

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