Remote Medical Coder Jobs in Frederick, MD (NOW HIRING)

STGi is recruiting for a Psychiatrist - Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) - who is board certified in Psychiatrist Medicinefor Federal Occupational Health Services. The position is open to candidates nationwide and is fully remote.

The RMO in the Medical Employability Program (MEP) provides consultative reviews for federal agencies requesting a formal written medical opinion on cases involving Reasonable Accommodation, FMLA, federal loan forgiveness, fitness for duty or return to work evaluations, handicapped parking requests, and Advanced Sick Leave among others.The RMO works independently but provides consultation, training and collaboration for other team members to ensure the quality of reviews and a high level of customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Providing expert advice on occupational health issues involving a psychiatric component

• Performing evaluations upon request.

• Providing witness testimony regarding such issues as fitness for duty or reasonable accommodation cases, if necessary.

• Applying program requirement to all interactions as required (training provided)

• Attending required meetings and administering annual clinical structured interviews.

• Determining position suitability based on the psychological interview and test results as they relate to the job task analysis and the medical standards provided.

• Notifying when an employee fails the psychological component of the medical standards or reasonable expectation employee is unable to perform their job in a safe, secure, reliable manner.

• Communicating information related to psych program or employee suitability as needed.

• Leading psych portion of programs.

• Interfacing and consulting with others as needed.

• Assisting with implementation of new psych tests.

• Evaluating and assessing psych program security information.

• Making final psychological recommendations regarding difficult cases.

• Receives program direction from the FOH Medical Director.

• Evaluates workers' compensation case files, interprets medical reports, evaluates medical evidence and test results, translates technical medical language, and provides guidance or instruction to customer agencies regarding general medical issues that pertain to workers' compensation cases.

• Submit monthly billing in the specified format and by specified deadlines

• Complies with DFEC program requirements regarding access to and use of DOL databases or applications that contain confidential medical and personal information

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is remote apart from the required 240 clinical hours with direct patient care within the psychiatry specialty

• Having a safe and effective work environment to conduct case reviews.

• Must have experience in medical case reviewwithin the field of psychiatry. Preferably worker's compensation case review experience.

• Active medical practice with a minimum of 240 hours of direct patient care per year in the clinical specialty for which case reviews will be conducted in order to participate as a medical provider under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act.

• Basic computer skill proficiency (e.g., MS Word, Excel, MS Access, and Outlook) required.

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must possess an expert understanding of Federal safety and health regulations, and experience reviewing worker's compensation cases. A broad knowledge of the requirements of federal workers' compensation is desired.

• Demonstrates a strong level of technical expertise in performing medical consultation for workers' compensation cases and an ability to work and communicate orally and in writing. Renders medical opinions with a reasonable degree of medical certainty and provides clear written rationale for these medical opinions.

• Advanced training in Public Health is desired with previous experience as a medical consultant for a Federal agency.

• A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in the specialty of psychiatry for workers' compensation reviews will be conducted.

Required Education:

• Required medical degree with residency in psychiatry. Must possess a current license to practice.
• Licensed psychiatrist (MD or DO) degree with specialty board-certification in their area of subject matter expertise by one of the medical specialty Boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, or by the American Osteopathic Association. License must be a valid state license to practice medicine from one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia without disciplinary actions present or pending.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Pay rate: Starting at $190.00/hour

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.

STGiis committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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