Associate Medical Director - Cardiology

Role Details

Associate Medical Director - Cardiology

• Job Family: Medical and Clinical

• Type: Full time

• Date Posted:Apr 27, 2023

• Req #: JR64318

Location:

• CA, CERRITOS

• IL, DEERFIELD

• National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint, National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint

Description

Associate Clinical Operations Medical Director

Cardiology Benefit Management

AIM Carelon Benefit Management

Location: This position will work a hybrid model with going into the office 0-3 times per month if the candidate lives within 50 miles of an Elevance Health office.

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.

About this position:

AIM is currently seeking a Board-Certified Cardiologist to participate in pre-authorization and quality improvement solutions for echocardiography, vascular Doppler ultrasound, high-tech diagnostic imaging (cardiac and non-cardiac) and cardiac procedures such as coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions, and implanted cardiac devices. Physician Advisors determine the medical necessity of requests using clinical appropriateness guidelines and health plan medical policy.

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 including: echocardiography, vascular Doppler ultrasound, high-tech diagnostic imaging (cardiac and non-cardiac) and cardiac procedures (coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions, and implanted cardiac devices).

• 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.

• Conduct peer-to-peer consultations with ordering physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice nurses regarding established guidelines and accepted standards of care as it relates to treatments, procedures, imaging, and appropriate sites of service.

• Discuss clinically appropriate alternative treatments, imaging studies and sites of care with ordering providers when consistent with applicable clinical criteria.

• Provide education regarding applicable clinical criteria.

• Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of applicable ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT coding guidelines as it relates to cardiology services and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires an MD and Board certification in a medical specialty required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cariology or Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine strongly preferred.

• 3-5 years of clinical practice experience past fellowship training is desirable.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $158,725 to $285,692.

Locations: California; Colorado; Nevada; Washington State; Jersey City, NJ; New York City, NY; Ithaca, NY and Westchester County, NY

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.

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Be part of an Extraordinary Team

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. A Fortune 20 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and 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, to name a few.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide – and Elevance Health approves – a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Elevance Health is able to reasonably accommodate. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2022, has been ranked for five years running as one of the 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine, and is a growing Top 20 Fortune 500 Company. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.ElevanceHealth.com. 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 ability@icareerhelp.com for assistance.

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