Physician 18 - Medical Consultant

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. Utilizing clinical expertise and knowledge of program policies, this position serves as the OMA pharmacy lead, provides subject matter expertise for a range of pharmaceutical matters, and conducts prior authorization reviews and related activities under the pharmacy and medical benefits. This position also provides expertise that serves an integral role in policy development, refinement, and interpretation. and maintains an active line of communication with the Michigan provider community. The Medical Consultant advises and supports the OMA Chief Medical Consultant and serves as a consultant to other department staff, vendors, providers, and beneficiaries. This position may also perform the above roles to support multiple facets of the Children’s Special Health Care 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.

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.

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.  

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.