Medical consultant job description

Unum is a company of people serving people. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers and a Fortune 500 company, Unum's financial protection benefits help protect more than 36 million working people and their families from the financial impact of illness or injury. Unum's two distinct, but similarly focused US businesses - Unum US and Colonial Life - are each a market leader in making disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance accessible in the workplace. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Unum also has significant US operations in Portland, Maine and Baton Rouge, Louisiana - and over 35 field offices nationwide. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina with over 40 field offices nationwide.

This position is responsible for providing expert medical analysis of claims files (or underwriting applications) across Unum US product lines. The incumbent provides high quality, timely, and efficient medical consultative services to the Benefits Center. The Medical Consultant adheres to current regulatory, claim process, and internal workflow standards as set forth in the Benefits Center Claims Manual, underwriting manual, and associated documentation. The incumbent adheres to accepted norms of medical practices and Code of Conduct guidelines. Physicians and psychologists conduct their reviews and analyses within appropriate ethical standards and maintain their professional licenses and Board certifications. This role is expected to provide excellent customer service and to interact on a regular basis with business partners, health care providers, and other specialized resources.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Provide timely, clear medical direction and opinions to team partners, with reasoned forensic analysis to support the medical opinions Partner/consult with fellow medical consultants when appropriate to ensure the completion of a whole person analysis Apply medical knowledge to determine functional capacity through assessment of medical and other data related to impairment, regarding accuracy of diagnoses, treatment plans, duration guidelines, and prognosis Provide relevant medical education and knowledge to others in terms appropriate and understandable to the intended audience Perform telephone contacts with the insured's healthcare providers to gather medical information and to facilitate a better understanding of the claimant's functional abilities Make timely and appropriate referrals for second opinion reviews when appropriate or required according to current guidelines and best practices Demonstrate ability to manage and complete high volumes of assigned work, maintain consistently good turnaround times, and operate with a sense of urgency Focus not only on individual workload, but on the team/group work volumes to ensure organizational success Receive feedback and follow through with appropriate behaviors/actions Perform other duties as assigned

Job Specifications
Professional Degree (MD, DO) Active, unrestricted US medical license Board Certification required in PsychiatryMinimum of five years of clinical experience in PsychiatryStrong team and collaborative skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, team based, corporate environment Ability to mentor others and to give and receive constructive, behaviorally based feedback with peers and partners

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Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best - both inside and outside the office.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company:
Unum

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Maxim Healthcare is actively looking for a SocialWorker that would be interested in a 3 month, Full-Time Contract at a Hospitalin Chicago, IL as a Medical SocialConsultant. Additional details of thecontract are below:
Medical Social Consultant

Location: Chicago, IL (Mostly telecommuting, mayreport to office)

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Schedule:

· 8:00AM-4:30PM

Duration: 3 Months

Requirements:

· Bachelor'sdegree with a major in a social or behavioral science or related healthspecialty from an accredited college or university

· Oneyear of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice ofsocial services/ agencies or medical/ clinical setting maintaining acceptablestandards of social work practices

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Group, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

About Maxim Healthcare Group

Maxim Healthcare Group has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

Maxim Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position will be between 0 -10 hours per week . There are not set hours for the position as the work is mostly flexible. The expectation is to be available for meetings 1-2 hours per week.

Top 3 Daily Responsibilities

• Provide advice on product features related to women's health and other areas of general health
• Help identify areas of opportunity for digital health product development
• Work closely with product teams to test, assess, develop and advise on new and existing product features

Overall Responsibilities

• Provide advice on product features related to women's health and other areas of general health
• Help identify areas of opportunity for digital health product development
• Work closely with product teams to test, assess, develop and advise on new and existing product features
• Perform literature reviews and market landscape reviews related to health and health-related products
• Generate reports of current medical consensus and evidence for range of general health areas, in particular related to women’s health
• Review health-related content and information for accuracy, comprehensiveness, potential for harm etc.
• Report local knowledge and expertise around healthcare organizations and authorities

Skill/Experience/Education

Mandatory

• Medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent)
• Completion of accredited residency, fellowship, or equivalent In current clinical practice in the US, with at least 5 years of experience after completion of training (residency).
• Expertise in broad-based women’s health, as evidenced by dedicated clinical practice, Board certifications (general, not subspecialized).
• Board certification in one or more of: Internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology or preventive medicine.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• G-Suite experience.

Desired

• Experience in healthcare technology and/or digital health.
• Based at an academic center (ideally at an assistant or associate professor level).
• Previous experience in a consulting capacity.
• Personal experience with wearables.
• Demonstrated thought leadership on clinical topics.
• Board certification in women's health, obstetrics and gynecology.

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