The Medical Director uses their medical background, experience, and judgement. You will make determinations whether they should authorize requested services, request level of care, and requested site of service at the Initial or Appeals/Disputes level. All work occurs within a context of regulatory compliance. Diverse resources assist work, including national clinical guidelines, CMS policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other reference sources. You will learn Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage requirements and understand how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work.
Your work includes computer-based review of moderately complex to complex clinical scenarios. This work also includes review of all submitted clinical records, prioritization of daily work, communication of decisions to internal associates, and possible participation in care management. The clinical scenarios predominantly arise from inpatient, outpatient, or post-acute care environments. You will have discussions with external physicians by phone to gather additional clinical information or discuss determinations, and in some instances, these may require conflict resolution skills. Some roles include an overview of coding practices and clinical documentation, grievance and appeals processes, and outpatient services and equipment, within their scope.
You may speak with contracted external physicians, physician groups, facilities, or community groups to support regional market priorities. These priorities may include an understanding of Humana processes, and a focus on collaborative business relationships, values-based care, population health, or disease or care management.
Responsibilities
The Medical Director provides medical interpretation and determinations whether services provided by other healthcare professionals are in agreement with national guidelines, CMS requirements, Humana policies, clinical standards, and (in some cases) contracts. You support and collaborate with other team members, other departments, Humana colleagues and the Regional VP Health Services. After completion of mentored training, you will perform daily work.
Required Qualifications
MD or DO degree
You have 5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowship. This experience includes time in an inpatient environment and care of a Medicare type population, such as the disabled or those over 65 years of age.
Current and ongoing Board Certification an approved ABMS or AOA Medical Specialty
You have a current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction and are willing to obtain additional licenses.
No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirements.
Evidence of analytic and interpretation skills, with prior experience participating in teams focusing on quality management, utilization management, case management, discharge planning and home health or post-acute services such as inpatient rehabilitation.
Knowledge of the managed care industry including Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid and Commercial products, or other medical management organizations, hospitals/ Integrated Delivery Systems, health insurance, other healthcare providers, clinical group practice management.
Utilization management experience in a medical management review organization, such as Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, or Commercial health insurance.
Experience with national guidelines such as MCG® or InterQual
Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, and Emergency Medicine clinical specialists
Preferred
Advanced degrees such as an MBA, MHA, MPH
Exposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and use of business metrics.
Experience working with Case managers or Care managers on complex case management, including familiarity with social determinants of health.
Additional Information
You will report to the Lead Medical Director, depending on the line of business. The Medical Director conducts Utilization Management of the care received by members in an assigned market, member population, or condition type. May also contribute to dispute and appeals reviews. You may participate on project teams or organizational committees.
Work at Home Guidance
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$223,800 - $313,100 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 10-25-2026
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