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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 for 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 physicians, nurses, internal collaborating groups to support organizational 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.
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, and Humana colleagues. After completion of mentored training, you will perform daily work.
MD or DO degree
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. This experience includes time in an inpatient and or outpatient environment and care of a Medicare type population, such as the disabled or those over 65 years of age.
Current and Board Certification an approved ABMS or AOA Medical Specialty
You have a current and unrestricted license in at least jurisdiction and are
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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
Multiple licenses
Exposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and use of business metrics.
Experience with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Claims medical reviews
Experience working with Case managers or Care managers on complex case management, including familiarity with social determinants of health.
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.
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This is a remote position
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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.
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, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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 source
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What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is $223,800 - $313,100 per year per annum.
What experience is required?
5+ years of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
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