Abbott
Healthcare
MedicalReviewOfficer(MRO)
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“Medical Review Officer (MRO) at Abbott. Skills: Medical review, Drug testing, Regulatory compliance, Occupational medicine. Oversee Toxicology - Workplace Services. Ensure regulatory compliance”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving capabilities
10% travel, Keyboard use >= 50%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MD or DO, Active, unrestricted medical ability, Board-certified or board-eligible, Current MRO certification, Current CDME certification, 10 years clinical experience, 5 years certified MRO experience, Knowledge of federal regulations, Knowledge of occupational health guidance, Leadership skills, Decision-making skills, Stakeholder management skills, Analytical skills, Communication skills, Problem-solving skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Proficiency in relevant systems, Active participation in ODAPC listserv
Nice to Have
Occupational and Environmental Medicine certification preferred, Experience providing testimony, Experience serving as expert witness, Prior leadership experience, People management experience, Experience partnering with HR, Experience partnering with Legal, Experience partnering with Compliance, Data analysis experience, Reporting experience, Business operations experience, Budgeting experience, Program management experience
What You'll Do.
Oversee Toxicology - Workplace Services
Ensure regulatory compliance
Provide clinical leadership
Contribute to strategic direction
Support management of MRO-A team
Support management of nursing staff
Support management of support personnel
Oversight of quality assurance
Stakeholder engagement
Lead management of physicians
Lead management of support staff
Deliver occupational medicine services
Deliver drug testing services
Review drug test results
Interpret drug test results
Determine legitimate medical explanations
Ensure compliance with collection procedures
Ensure compliance with chain-of-custody
Ensure compliance with recordkeeping
Conduct fitness-for-duty evaluations
Conduct DOT FMCSA-certified exams
Provide insights into industry trends
Provide insights into regulatory requirements
Align program strategy
Ensure high-quality services
Ensure evidence-based services
Ensure compliant services
Support oversight of quality assurance
Support adverse event reporting
Support safety monitoring
Maintain expert knowledge of regulations
Maintain expert knowledge of guidelines
Contribute to budget planning
Contribute to resource allocation
Contribute to operational efficiency
Coordinate regulatory reporting
Ensure timely submission of documentation
Ensure accurate submission of documentation
Maintain required licensure
Maintain required certifications
Maintain continuing education
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional support staff; Regulatory agencies; Internal leadership; External partners; Medical Director; HR functions; Legal functions; Compliance functions
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Program management
Full Job Description
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **WORKING AT ABBOTT:** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: * Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. * Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan. * An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution * Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree * A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. * A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **THE OPPORTUNITY:** The MRO, a licensed physician, supports the Medical Director in overseeing Toxicology - Workplace Services. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, providing clinical leadership, and contributing to the strategic direction of occupational medicine and drug testing programs. The position directly supports management of the MRO-A team, nursing staff, and support personnel, and plays a key role in budget oversight, quality
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