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Centene Corporation

Medical Director, Inpatient Marketplace

Centene Corporation

. Assist the Chief Medical Director in directing and coordinating medical management, quality improvement, and credentialing functions .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $215,000 - $408,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical management, quality improvement, and utilization management, with a focus on regulatory compliance and cost-effectiveness in healthcare delivery. Proven ability to collaborate with clinical teams and lead initiatives that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Doctor Or Doctor Of OsteopathyBoard Certification In A Medical SpecialtyUtilization Management ExperienceQuality Accreditation Standards KnowledgeExperience Treating Culturally Diverse Populations

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Hard Skills
Utilization ReviewQuality AssuranceMedical Service ReviewsPerformance Improvement InitiativesComplex Claims ReviewHealthcare Quality ImprovementCost Containment StrategiesClinical ManagementProvider Network DevelopmentMedical Management Programs
Soft Skills
CollaborationLeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingEducation And Training
Certifications & Qualifications
Board Certification In A Medical SpecialtyCurrent State License As A MD Or DO
Industry Keywords
Quality ImprovementCredentialing FunctionsRegulatory RequirementsAccreditation StandardsCulturally Diverse PopulationHealth AdministrationHealth FinancingInsurance ManagementPhysician Committee StructureCapitated Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist the Chief Medical Director in directing and coordinating medical management, quality improvement, and credentialing functions
  • Provide medical leadership for utilization management, cost containment, and medical quality improvement activities
  • Perform utilization review, quality assurance, and complex, controversial, or experimental medical service reviews
  • Support performance improvement initiatives for capitated providers
  • Assist with goals and policies to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of care
  • Provide medical expertise for quality improvement and utilization management programs meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements
  • Assist with physician committee structure, processes, and membership
  • Conduct regular rounds for high-risk patients and coordinate care with care management teams
  • Collaborate with clinical teams, network providers, appeals teams, and medical and pharmacy consultants on complex cases and appeals
  • Participate in provider network development and new market expansion
  • Support physician education on clinical issues and policies
  • Identify utilization review and clinical quality improvement studies and evaluate adverse utilization trends
  • Facilitate provider recommendations to improve utilization and healthcare quality
  • Review complex claims to determine medical necessity and appropriate payment
  • Develop provider-community alliances through medical management programs
  • Represent the business unit before public and state or ad hoc committees as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy
  • Actively practices medicine
  • Board certification in a medical specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists or the American Osteopathic Association’s Department of Certifying Board Services
  • Current state license as a MD or DO without restrictions, limitations, or sanctions from government programs
  • Utilization Management experience and knowledge of quality accreditation standards preferred
  • Certification in Internal or Family Medicine preferred
  • Course work in Health Administration, Health Financing, Insurance, and/or Personnel Management advantageous
  • Experience treating or managing care for a culturally diverse population preferred
  • May be required to work weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive pay
  • Health insurance
  • 401K and stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off plus holidays
  • Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
  • Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation