Title: Hematologist

Location: United States (Remote)

Specialties: Hematology/Oncology

Bonus: $300 Training Bonus

Summary

This role involves remotely reviewing medical cases related to hematology/oncology to determine coverage decisions for CA DMHC based on medical necessity and whether treatments are experimental or investigational. Reviewers use a web-based portal, receive initial and scheduled training, and complete reviews within specified turnaround times. The position requires an active license, 5 years post-training experience, board certification, and maintaining 24 hours of direct patient care per week.

Added on: 07/09/2025

Full Job Description

We are looking for a 100% Remote, 1099, Hematology Oncology MD/DO Reviewer


Description:

· Medical Expert Reviewer-Medical Expert Judgement Reviews determining final decision based off enrollee’s denial of treatment-coverage denied by the CA DMHC. ​

· Reviews-are based off Medical Necessity and Experimental/Investigational ​

· Specialty Driven-Expert within the Specialty Requested​


Layman Terms:

This service involves getting a thorough and professional medical review from an expert provider. The review is done to make a final decision on whether a particular treatment should be covered by the CA DMHC (Department of Managed Health Care) or not. The reviews are based on two main factors: medical necessity (whether the treatment is necessary for the patient's health) and whether the treatment is experimental or investigational.​


Systems and Tools:​·

Expert Reviewers must use their own personal computer to access a web-based portal ​


Training:​·

Review Training –Trainer will work closely with reviewer for the first 3-5 cases ​·

Scheduled Training- based on reviewer’s schedule ​

·

Deliverables:​·

No direct defined evidence standard or guidelines​·

Templates will be used to complete reviews


Provider Specialty

Hematology Oncology


Minimum Qualifications:

Active license

•24 hours of direct patient care per week

•5 years’ experience in appropriate specialty post training

•Board Certification


Rates per case


Medical Necessity Review: Standard Case

Most common type of review

30 – 45 minutes to complete

5 – 7 days to turnaround

$150.00 per review


Medical Necessity Review: Expedited Case

Sickest patients 24-hour turnaround

45 min - 1 hour to complete

$250.00 per review


Experimental/Investigational Reviews: Standard Case

Second most common review

1-2 hours to complete (based on experience)

5 - 7-day turnaround

$300.00 per review

Volume: Varies based on need


Experimental/Investigational Reviews: Expedited Case

Sickest of patients 24-hour turnaround

1-2 hours to complete (based on experience)

$400.00 per review


$300 Training Bonus****


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