Medical Director, Utilization Review

🕒 July 27

🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $260k - $280k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👨‍⚕️ Medical Director

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Curative

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2020

🏥 Healthcare

🛡️ Insurance

Healthcare • Insurance

Curative is an employer-focused health insurance company offering a next-generation group health plan that emphasizes affordability, engagement, and simplicity. Their plans promise $0 in-network copays, $0 deductibles, and a single competitive monthly premium, along with a broad provider network, telehealth, an extensive $0-preferred prescription formulary, care navigators, and the Curative Cash Card to eliminate out-of-pocket costs in many settings. Curative markets to employers and brokers while providing members with resources like a Baseline Visit, care programs, online portals, and pharmacy services, and holds an A- rating from AM Best and HITRUST r2 certification.

📋 Description

• Oversee and perform utilization reviews, prior authorizations, and medical necessity determinations. • Perform comprehensive prospective, concurrent, and retrospective medical necessity reviews for a wide range of healthcare services. • Conduct prior authorization reviews aligned with clinical criteria, regulatory requirements, and contractual agreements. • Lead peer-to-peer discussions with requesting practitioners, providing clinical rationales and seeking alternative solutions when appropriate. • Issue and document medical necessity denials in compliance with regulations and appeal processes. • Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Care Coordinators, and Operations to optimize utilization management and improve member outcomes. • Develop, review, and revise medical policies, clinical guidelines, and utilization management protocols. • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and committee meetings. • Maintain documentation of review activities, decisions, and peer-to-peer interactions. • Monitor medical literature, healthcare trends, regulatory changes, and utilization management best practices. • Champion a member-centric approach while balancing clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness. • Adapt and proactively solve problems in a fast-paced startup environment.

🎯 Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. • Board Certification in a medical specialty. • Active and unrestricted Medical License in at least one US state, with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed. • Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience. • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in utilization management, medical review, or prior authorizations within an insurance or managed care organization. • Demonstrated success in conducting peer-to-peer discussions with external practitioners, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Profound understanding of medical necessity criteria, evidence-based medicine, and healthcare utilization management principles. • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex clinical information and make sound medical decisions. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex medical decisions clearly and empathetically. • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems and utilization management software. • Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage a high volume of cases effectively in a remote work environment. • A "roll up your sleeves" attitude and a genuine excitement for contributing to a rapidly growing, innovative startup. • No travel required for this position.

🏖️ Benefits

• Curative Health Plan (100% employer-covered medical premiums for you and 50% coverage for dependents on the base plan.) • $0 copays and $0 deductibles (with completion of our Baseline Visit) • Preventive and primary care built in • Mental health support (Rula, Televero, Two Chairs, Recovery Unplugged) • One-on-one care navigation • Chronic condition programs (diabetes, weight, hypertension) • Maternity and family planning support • 24/7/365 Curative Telehealth • Pharmacy benefits • Comprehensive dental and vision coverage • Employer-provided life and disability coverage with additional supplemental options • Flexible spending accounts • Flexible work options: remote and in-person opportunities • Generous PTO policy plus 11 paid annual company holidays • 401K for full-time employees • Generous Up to 8–12 weeks paid parental leave, based on role eligibility.