Psychiatry Physician General Psychiatrist - Physicians Only Apply - Perm
Company: Nneka Chinyere Anaebonam
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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Job Description:
A Psychiatry Physician General Psychiatrist practice is seeking
a qualified physician for Huntington Beach, CA. This and other
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Medical Director (Behavioral Health)
Position Purpose: Assist the Chief Medical Director to direct and
coordinate the medical management, quality improvement and
credentialing functions for the business unit.
*-- Provides medical leadership of all for utilization management,
cost containment, and medical quality improvement activities.
Performs medical review activities pertaining to utilization
review, quality assurance, and medical review of complex,
controversial, or experimental medical services. Supports effective
implementation of performance improvement initiatives for capitated
providers.
* Assists Chief Medical Director in planning and establishing goals
and policies to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of care and
service for members. Provides medical expertise in the operation of
approved quality improvement and utilization management programs in
accordance with regulatory, state, corporate, and accreditation
requirements.
*-- Assists the Chief Medical Director in the functioning of the
physician committees including committee structure, processes, and
membership. Oversees the activities of physician advisors. Utilizes
the services of medical and pharmacy consultants for reviewing
complex cases and medical necessity appeals. Participates in
provider network development and new market expansion as
appropriate. Assists in the development and implementation of
physician education with respect to clinical issues and
policies.
*-- Identifies utilization review studies and evaluates adverse
trends in utilization of medical services, unusual provider
practice patterns, and adequacy of benefit/payment components.
Identifies clinical quality improvement studies to assist in
reducing unwarranted variation in clinical practice in order to
improve the quality and cost of care. Interfaces with physicians
and other providers in order to facilitate implementation of
recommendations to providers that would improve utilization and
health care quality. Reviews claims involving complex,
controversial, or unusual or new services in order to determine
medical necessity and appropriate payment.
*-- Develops alliances with the provider community through the
development and implementation of the medical management programs.
As needed, may represent the business unit before various publics
both locally and nationally on medical philosophy, policies, and
related issues. Represents the business unit at appropriate state
committees and other ad hoc committees.
Education/Experience: Board certification by the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology. Current state medical license without
restrictions.-- Experience treating or managing care for a
culturally diverse population preferred. Minimum of 5 years
clinical experience.-- Actively practicing.
License/Certifications: Board Certification through American Board
Medical Specialties. Current state medical license without
restrictions.-- Certification in substance abuse.-- Previous
experience within managed care organization.
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