Medical Director Utilization Management Oncology

The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation

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Cerritos, California, US Until 9/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

About The Oncology Institute (www.theoncologyinstitute.com): 
Founded in 2007, The Oncology Institute (NASDAQ: TOI) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting. TOI offers cutting-edge, evidence-based cancer care to a population of approximately 1.9 million patients, including clinical trials, transfusions, and other care delivery models traditionally associated with the most advanced care delivery organizations. With over 180 employed and affiliate clinicians and over 100 clinics and affiliate locations of care across five states and growing, TOI is changing oncology for the better. 

Utilization Management Medical Director Oncology

Work Location: REMOTE (work from home)

 

California         Nevada               Arizona               Oregon                Florida

The Medical Director role provides clinical expertise in assessing the medical necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of oncology care with a focus on direct utilization management for case review and clinical decision making.  

In this collaborative role, you will work with physicians, clinical teams and operational leaders to support evidence-based high quality and cost-effective care delivery across the network. You will also contribute to cross-functional initiatives, data-driven insights, and oversight of utilization management policies to optimize patient outcomes. 

  Key Responsibilities: 

  • Conduct medical reviews and make independent clinical decisions of hematology and oncology treatment plans to determine medical necessity, appropriateness, and alignment with value-based clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices. 
  • Review and assess the appropriateness of ongoing cancer treatment plans, ensuring that they align with evidence-based medicine and clinical best practices. 
  • Provide clinical guidance and recommendations that balance quality, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.  
  • Liaise with providers, insurance companies, and patients to clarify and discuss treatment options and coverage. 
  • Evaluate clinical and utilization data to identify trends, variations in care, and opportunities for improvement 
  • Partner with clinical and operational teams to support value-based care. 
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and payer requirements in all clinical decisions. 
  • Participate in the development and continuous improvement of utilization management protocols and criteria specific to oncology. 

Qualifications: 

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) 
  • Board Certification in Oncology. 
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in oncology. 
  • 2+ years of Utilization Management experience 
  • Proven expertise in Utilization Management or experience with reviewing clinical appropriateness of treatment plans. 
  • Strong understanding of oncology-specific treatment protocols, guidelines, and reimbursement policies. 
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to evaluate complex clinical data. 
  • Ability to work independently and make evidence-based decisions in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting. 
  • Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with healthcare providers, payers, and patients. 

 

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. 

Pay Transparency for salaried teammates
$275,000$325,000 USD

Compensation (from employer):
Pay Transparency for salaried teammates — 275,000 – 325,000 USD — (<p><em>The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.&nbsp;</em></p>)

About this role

Summary

Lead oncology utilization reviews, guide clinical decisions, ensure compliance, improve patient outcomes.

Job title

Medical Director Utilization Management Oncology

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

remote work from California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Florida

Salary

$275k–$325k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

medical degreeboard certification in oncologyclinical experience in oncologyutilization management experienceclinical data evaluation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

oncologyutilization management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Florida, USA

Remote State

California, USA

Remote State

Nevada, USA

Remote State

Arizona, USA

Remote State

Oregon, USA

Remote State