Serve as the Physician Clinical Reviewer for Interventional Pain Management, reviewing cases that do not initially meet applicable medical necessity guidelines
Review imaging requests when providers, clients, or state laws require specialty reviews by the subject matter expert
Discuss determinations (peer to peer phone calls) with requesting physicians or ordering providers within the regulatory timeframe
Utilize medical/clinical review guidelines and parameters to assure consistency and compliance with SBU policies/procedures, URAC, and NCQA guidelines
Provide clinical rationale for standard and expedited appeals
Ensure documentation of all communications with medical office staff and/or MD providers is recorded timely and accurately
Participate in ongoing training per inter-rater reliability process
May function as Medical Director for selecting health plans or regions on request, working with the Senior Medical Director
May assist the Senior Medical Director in research activities/questions
Routinely interact with leadership and management staff, other Physicians, and staff; aid and act as a resource to Initial Clinical Reviewers
Requirements
MD/DO/MBBS - Required
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the practice of Pain Medicine, post-residency - Preferred
Current, unrestricted clinical license in medicine or required specialty - Required
Obtaining and maintaining medical licenses in the state you reside and any required per business needs - Required
Active Board Certification in Pain Management OR Active Board Certification in another specialty plus clinical experience in Interventional Pain Management - Required
Strong clinical, management, communication, and organizational skills - Required
Energetic and curious with a passion for quality and value in health care - Required
Computer Proficiency - Required
To comply with HIPAA security standards, identity verification may be required as part of the application process
Technical: High speed internet over 10 Mbps and, for call center employees, ability to plug in directly to home internet router