Medical Director Oncology - Remote
Company: Optum
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: May 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together.
The Medical Director Oncology will provide utilization review
determinations and support case and disease management teams to
achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere
within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. -
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform utilization review determinations for oncology populations,
and support case and disease management teams to achieve optimal
clinical outcomes
Serve as a subject matter expert in evidence - based oncology
guidelines, especially those produced by the National Comprehensive
Cancer Network (NCCN), and help ensure all clinically relevant
policies and processes are informed by the best available
evidence
Engage and collaborate with treating providers telephonically; This
will include discussion of evidence-based guidelines, opportunities
to close clinical quality / service gaps, and care plan changes
that can impact health care expense
Enhance clinical expertise of the Oncology team through education
sessions with nursing teams, and serving as a thought leader and
point of contact for relevant medical societies and
stakeholders
Evaluate clinical and other data (e.g., quality metrics, claims and
health record data, utilization data) to identify opportunities for
improvement of clinical care and processes
Collaborate with operational and business partners on
enterprise-wide research and clinical and quality initiatives to
enhance Optum impact in the oncology field
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license
Obtain additional licenses as needed -
Current Board Certification in an ABMS or AOBMS specialty in
Oncology
5+ years of clinical practice experience (inclusive of Medical
Oncology)
Experience working with NCCN guidelines
Demonstrated accomplishments in the areas of medical care delivery
systems, utilization management, case management, disease
management, quality management, product development, and/or peer
review
Participate in rotational holiday and call coverage
Preferred Qualification:
Experience in managed care and quality management
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to
UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy -
The salary range for this role is $238,000 to $357,500 per year.
Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The
actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon
experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work
experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with
all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive
benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock
purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to
eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a
career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2
business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been
collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of
applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, national
origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,
or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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