Associate Medical Director, Utilization Management

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate Medical Director to join our Utilization Management team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

You will determine the medical appropriateness of inpatient, outpatient and pharmacy services by reviewing clinical information and applying evidence-based guidelines. You are part of Oscar’s clinical review team, including non-clinician processors, nurses and part-time physicians interacting with Oscar providers and members, in addition to other parts of our medical operations team, including regional medical directors, operational leads, and quality and pharmacy subject matter experts. You will support projects aimed at strengthening our utilization review function and team.

You will report to the Medical Director, Utilization Management.

Work Location: 

Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture and our mission. 

If you live within commutable distance to our New York City office ( in Hudson Square), our Tempe office (off the 101 at University Ave), or our Los Angeles office (in Marina Del Rey), you will be expected to come into the office at least two days each week. Otherwise, this is a remote / work-from-home role. 

You must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Note, this list of states is subject to change. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role is: $232,000- $304,500 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely medical reviews that meet Oscar’s stringent quality parameters. 
• Provide clinical determinations based on evidence-based criteria and Oscar internal guidelines and policies, while utilizing clinical acumen.
• Clearly and accurately document all communication and decision-making in Oscar workflow tools, ensuring a member could easily reference and understand your decision (Flesch-Kincaid grade level).
• Use correct templates for documenting decisions during case review.
• Meet the appropriate turn-around times for clinical reviews.
• Receive and review escalated reviews.
• Conduct timely peer-to-peer discussions with treating providers to clarify clinical information and to explain review outcome decisions, including feedback on alternate treatment based on medical necessity criteria and evidence-based research. 
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Board Certified MD or DO with a current unrestricted license to practice medicine
• 3+ years of clinical practice
• 1+ years of utilization review experience in a managed care plan (health care industry)

Bonus Points

• Licensure in multiple Oscar states
• Experience with care management within the health insurance industry.

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Pay Transparency: 

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience.

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits