Chief Medical Officer - Medicare DME
Summary
As member of the senior management team, provides administrative oversight to the medical staff, analyzes medical review utilization data, researches new medical procedures or technology, and acts as a resource to providers and internal staff on issues concerning medical policies. May also write and revise medical policies.
Description
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As member of the senior management team, provides administrative oversight to the medical staff, analyzes medical review utilization data, researches new medical procedures or technology, and acts as a resource to providers and internal staff on issues concerning medical policies. May also write and revise medical policies.
Description
- Supports operations in the form of case review on both medical and regulatory matters. Develops claim adjudication criteria for situations requiring medical judgment. Provides input on issues and operational policies, processes, and procedures.
- Educates staff and medical community on various aspects of medical policy and program administration.
- May develop and update medical policy in consultation with appropriate regulatory personnel, medical consultants, and professional societies. Develops external relationships with the medical community and serves as liaison between these entities and the contractors.
- Reviews physician and provider practice pattern analysis and other statistical data related to unusual medical service utilization.
- Conducts research into new or controversial medical procedures and technology.
- Doctoral degree Medical Doctor (MD) with current active license to practice medicine.
- Five years post graduate experience in direct patient care.
- Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS)
- Medicare A/B MAC or DME MAC
- Three or more years in the healthcare insurance industry, a utilization form or other administrative experience in a health-related field that involved developing coverage and coding policies and guidelines.
- Experience involving development of coverage and coding policies and guidelines under a Medicare program contract is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
- Ability to work as a team member as well as a leader.
- Knowledge of medical and utilization review techniques.
- Microsoft Office Software
- Active state medical license and current board certification in a recognized specialty.
Some states have required notifications. Here's more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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Seniority level
Executive -
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Health Care Provider -
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Insurance
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