Navitus Health Solutions is seeking a Medical Director to join our Health Strategies department.
The Navitus Medical Director serves as the medical expert within the Health Strategies Division to provide clinical leadership and guidance in support of clinical program development and execution, prior authorization (PA), grievance and appeals, and client directed initiatives. The Medical Director will assist the Health Strategies Division in assuring the prescription drug benefit is evidence based and provides clinical outcomes in a financially responsible manner in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and client expectations. Clinical policy development and oversight in support of prior authorization criteria, appeals and grievance determinations and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regulatory requirements will be key to this position. An innovative, entrepreneurial spirit is desirable, and the ability serve as the voice of the prescriber across the PBM is integral. The Medical Director will work in conjunction with other Navitus Medical Directors to review adverse determinations and redeterminations as required by clients or state and federal regulations. The Medical Director will be located in Austin, TX and will serve as the Texas Provider leader for: Prescriber Engagement & Education to the Texas Association of Community Health Plans, The Texas Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, The Texas Clinical Workgroup Additional, national involvement in Health Services Outcome Research, Client Engagement, and clinical strategy will round out the position.
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ResponsibilitiesHow do I make an impact on my team?
The Medical Director will review High Cost claims affecting our Texas MCOs and will be a resource for plan physicians in understanding lower cost therapeutic alternativesCompleting assigned medication utilization reviews (PA) and/or medical necessity appeals, for commercial clients, governmental (Medicare/Medicaid) programs and individual client requested coverage determinations or appeals as appropriateProficiency in all Prior Authorization programs to support all lines of business including commercial, exchange, Medicaid and MedicareTo provide peer to peer telephonic support to physicians/prescribers who require additional information regarding programs within the Health Strategies Division to include PA, Formulary, Utilization Management and Clinical Programs among othersClinical guidance in support PA criteria development, clinical program development, and product developmentServing as the Texas Provider Representative to provide medical provider insight to formulary decisions, quality improvement projects, clinical quality metric oversight and new product development on the Clinical Quality Team and the New Product Development CommitteeParticipate in inter-rater review activities and other quality oversight processes for internal Director UM decisionsProviding weekend, evening and holiday coverage on a rotational basis as business needs dictateParticipating in regulatory and mock audits, consultant presentations, prospective client opportunities and finalist presentationsResource for Clinical Programs and Provider engagement. Consult with Navitus Clinical Programs team on the use of Medical Claims dataOther duties as assigned QualificationsWhat our team expects from you?
Must be a graduate of an accredited Medical SchoolMust be ABMS Board Certified in a recognized medical specialty, preferably in Internal MedicinePossess an unrestricted active license to practice medicine issued by the State Board of Licensure or the State Board of Osteopathic ExaminersLicensed in the State of Texas as a medical physician or able to get licensed in the state of TX within 6 months of hire. Licensed in the State of Arkansas as a medical physician or able to get licensed in the state of AK within 6 months of hire. Minimum of 10 years Medical Practice, 5 years of management and/or clinical experience in a managed care environment and health administrationDemonstrated expertise in clinical outcomes, disease or utilization managementRequired annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) up to date and must remain current in medical and management areas during employmentProficiency in drug literature and clinical trial evaluation, including proficiency with electronic databases (e.g., Micromedex, Medline, Internet) preferredProficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point including tables, charts and figures preferredParticipate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectivesThe ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employeesWhat can you expect from Navitus?
Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance20 days paid time off4 weeks paid parental leave9 paid holidays401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirementAdoption Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Account
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