[Remote] Associate Medical Director at Pacific Life

Georgia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Insurance, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • M.D., D.O., PhD, or RN
  • 5+ years clinical experience in medical practice
  • 1-3 years in Insurance Medicine or similar Insurance work and consultative risk selection experience including case review and EKG interpretation
  • Understanding of actuarial process and company product development and product performance
  • Ability to make decisions independently with limited information
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to explain medical concepts to individuals with varying backgrounds

Responsibilities

  • Consult and provide input on risk selection and risk assessment for life insurance products by reviewing cases and providing a medical appraisal of mortality and morbidity risk
  • Interpret medical information including, but not limited to EKG, X-ray and other diagnostic tests to evaluate and make Underwriting decisions
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations applicable to risk selection
  • Help support strategy and Transformation of the Underwriting discipline
  • Promote thought leadership and collaboration among the Medical Staff
  • Continuously review and seek out new industry information that directly or indirectly impacts Life Underwriting
  • Represent Pacific Life in industry committees
  • Inform and provide educational support to underwriting staff in individual and department communications
  • Consult and advise the Underwriting Leadership on business strategies and best practices
  • Collaborate on the development of future policies and practices
  • Evaluate and identify trends and training gaps
  • Identify areas of improvement in underwriting guidelines and processes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Medical UnderwritingRisk AssessmentMortality Risk EvaluationMorbidity Risk EvaluationEKG InterpretationX-ray InterpretationDiagnostic Test AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceLife Insurance ProductsUnderwriting Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or hybrid?

This role can be hybrid or 100% remote.

What qualifications are required for the Associate Medical Director position?

Candidates need an M.D., D.O., PhD, or RN, plus 5+ years of clinical experience in medical practice, and 1-3 years in Insurance Medicine or similar with consultative risk selection experience including case review and EKG interpretation.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the team structure like for this role?

Colleagues are other Doctors and Nurses that support the Mission and Vision of the Life Insurance Division, under the Leadership of the Chief Underwriter.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate Medical Director role?

Strong candidates will have an M.D., D.O., PhD, or RN with 5+ years clinical experience, 1-3 years in insurance medicine including EKG interpretation, understanding of actuarial processes, ability to make independent decisions, and excellent communication skills.

Pacific Life

About Pacific Life

Newport Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1868Year Founded
$189.4MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition in annuities market from companies like Prudential and MetLife.
Potential financial exposure from significant real estate investments.
Integration challenges with Selerix could affect customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Pacific Life partners with T. Rowe Price for innovative Lifetime Income solutions.
Recognized as a top community-minded company, enhancing brand reputation and trust.
Real-time integration with Selerix improves benefits administration accuracy and efficiency.

Upsides

Lifetime Income solution attracts clients seeking secure retirement options.
Enhanced annuity products offer flexibility and growth, increasing product attractiveness.
Strong real estate financing position opens more sector opportunities.

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