Job Description
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first.We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together. ***MUST HAVE UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE*** Utilization Management Physician Advisor works with Senior Medical Officers, Regional Medical Officers, Extensivists, the Healthcare Services Team (Case managers, Social Workers, Utilization Managers) to develop and implement methods to optimize use of Institutional and Outpatient services for all patients while also ensuring the quality of care provided. Through remote access to our web-based Portal, physician advisors will complete clinical reviews for medical necessity, treatment appropriateness and compliance. GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform medical necessity utilization reviews primarily for inpatient and post-acute cases with some outpatient / pre-service reviews as needed in accordance with UM guidelines Lead concurrent review activities, including rounds, peer-to-peers, and utilization management strategies to improve clinical and efficiency outcomes Serve as a clinical leader and educator for the nursing / care management team Process claims reviews, appeals, and second-level reviews as needed in compliance with Medicare (NCD, LCD), internal, and third-party guidelines (e.g., MCG) for Inpatient, Outpatient, Skilled Facilities Level of Care and Pharmacy. Acts as a liaison between the medical staff, utilization review team, and 3rd parties to effectively promote clinic
