Medical Director

Elevance Health; Meridian (ID); Remote; USD 273,000 - 428,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Medical Director – Ameriben to oversee medical services, guide clinical operations, and drive cost-effective care. The role supports clinicians, chairs committees, and helps shape medical policies.

The ideal candidate has an MD/DO with ABMS/AOA board certification and an unrestricted medical license, with extensive clinical experience. The position is remote with some in-person training, prefer Mountain Time Zone but open to other zones.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification as applicable to duties.
• Active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine.
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers medical services to ensure appropriate, cost-effective care.
• Develops and implements programs to improve quality, cost, and outcomes.
• Provides clinical consultation and acts as clinical/strategic advisor for operations.

Skills

Utilization management

Oncology review

Genetic testing review

Musculoskeletal review

Education

MD/DO

Board certification (ABMS or AOA)

Active unrestricted medical license

Tools

MCG criteria

Carelon criteria

Anthem criteria

Job description

Medical Director – Ameriben

Anticipated Job Posting End Date: 10/30/2026

Location

Virtual- This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

Ideal location in Mountain Time Zone but will consider other time zones

Role Responsibilities

The Medical Director is responsible for the administration of medical services, to ensure the appropriate and most cost-effective medical care is received. May be responsible for developing and implementing programs to improve quality, cost, and outcomes. May provide clinical consultation and serve as clinical/strategic advisor to enhance clinical operations. May identify cost of care opportunities. May serve as a resource to staff including Medical Director Associates. May be responsible for an entire clinical program.

Primary Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Supports clinicians to ensure timely and consistent responses to members and providers.
• Provides guidance for clinical operational aspects of a program.
• Conducts peer-to-peer clinical reviews with attending physicians or other providers to discuss review determinations and patients’ office visits with providers and external physicians.
• Serves as a resource and consultant to other areas of the company.
• Represents the company to external entities and/or serve on internal and/or external committees.
• Chairs company committees.
• Interprets medical policies and clinical guidelines.
• Develop and propose new medical policies based on changes in healthcare.
• Leads, develops, directs, and implements clinical and non-clinical activities that impact healthcare quality, cost, and outcomes.
• Identifies and develops opportunities for innovation to increase effectiveness and quality.
• Evening and Weekend coverage on an equal rotation.

Requirements

MD/DO and Board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards is required, where applicable to duties being performed, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession. Unless expressly allowed by state or federal law, or regulation, must be located in a state or territory of the United States when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration and cannot be located on a US military base, vessel or any embassy located in or outside of the US. Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Experience, Skills And Abilities

• Additional State licensing (or willing to obtain).
• Previous experience in utilization management.
• Experience with MCG, Carelon, and Anthem criteria is helpful.
• Oncology, Genetic Testing specialty review experience.
• Musculoskeletal review experience.

Salary and Benefits

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $272,624 to $427,524

Location(s): Colorado, Illinois, Washington State

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.