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Integrity Healthcare... lists this Physician / Internal Medicine / California / Permanent / Remote Medical Director " Prior Authorization Experience Needed - San Diego, California Job opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a Remote Medical Director for a non-clinical role focused on prior authorization and medical necessity reviews. No direct patient care is required. Candidates must reside in the San Diego area and be available for occasional on-site meetings and trainings.
Responsibilities Review prior authorization requests and determine medical necessity using evidence-based clinical guidelines.Approve, deny, modify, or redirect services as appropriate.Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and care management teams to support high-quality, cost-effective care.Participate in appeals, grievance reviews, retrospective claims reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.Serve as a clinical resource to providers on utilization management and patient care issues. Qualifications MD or DO degree required.Board Certification in Internal Medicine strongly preferred.Minimum 5 years of clinical experience required.2+ years of managed care, health plan, or utilization management experience preferred.Strong knowledge of prior authorization processes and medical necessity criteria.Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and remote work technology. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $250,000"$350,000 annually DOE.Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, FSA, tuition reimbursement, CME/license reimbursement, and employee assistance programs. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Southern California's fastest-growing physician organizations in a leadership role that supports quality patient care while maintaining work-life balance.
Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92101, US
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