Job Description
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion .
The Medical Consultant serves as an integral member of the Office of Medical Affairs (OMA) team in providing clinical expertise, support, and consultation for programs and functions of Michigan Medicaid in MDHHS Health Services. Utilizing clinical expertise and knowledge of program policies, the Medical Consultant conducts prior authorization reviews and related activities. This position also provides expertise to inform policy development, refinement, and interpretation, and maintains an active line of communication with the Michigan provider community. The Medical Consultant advises the OMA Chief Medical Consultant and serves as a consultant to other department staff, vendors, providers, and beneficiaries. This position may also serve in the above roles in support of the Children’s Special Health Services Program.
Position Description
Job Specification
To Be Considered For This Position You Must
Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine
Experience
Physician 18
Three years of post, medical degree, full-licensure experience in the practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery.
Additional Requirements And Information
The physical location of this position is 400 S. Pine St, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For questions about this specific position, please email [email protected] . Please reference this job posting number in subject line.
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Accommodations
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