Medical Director - Medicaid N. Central

Humana; United States; Remote; USD 223,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Director for Medicaid in the North Central region. This role involves evaluating health claims, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO degree, extensive clinical experience, and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team focused on improving health outcomes for Medicaid populations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowship.
• Current and unrestricted license in KY or willingness to obtain.
• No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical interpretation and determinations on healthcare services.
• Conduct Utilization Management for Medicaid market populations.
• Communicate decisions to internal associates and external physicians.

Skills

Analytic skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

MD or DO degree

Current and ongoing Board Certification

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Base pay range

$223,800.00/yr - $313,100.00/yr

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Medical Director relies on medical background and reviews health claims. The Medical Director work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

The Medical Director actively uses their medical background, experience, and judgement to make determinations whether requested services, requested level of care, and/or requested site of service should be authorized. All work occurs within a context of regulatory compliance, and work is assisted by diverse resources, which may include national clinical guidelines, state policies, CMS policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other reference sources. Medical Directors will learn North Central region state Medicaid requirements (currently VA, KY, OH, IN, WI) and will understand how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work.

The Medical Director’s work includes computer-based review of moderately complex to complex clinical scenarios, 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 arise from outpatient, inpatient or post-acute care environments. The Medical Director will have discussions with external physicians by phone to gather additional clinical information or discuss determinations through the Peer 2 Peer process, and in some instances these may require conflict resolution skills. Other duties include, but may not be limited to, an overview of coding practices and clinical documentation, grievance and appeals processes (including pharmacy), and reviews for DME, genetic testing, etc. within their scope.

The Medical Director may occasionally speak with contracted external physicians, physician groups, facilities, or community groups to support regional market priorities, which may include an understanding of Humana processes, as well as a focus on collaborative business relationships, value based care, population health, or disease or care management

Responsibilities

Use your skills to make an impact

The Medical Director provides medical interpretation and determinations whether services provided by other healthcare professionals are in agreement with national guidelines, state and CMS requirements, Humana policies, clinical standards, and contracts. The ideal candidate supports and collaborates with other team members, other departments, Humana colleagues and the Regional VP Health Services. After completion of structured and mentored training, daily work is performed with minimal direction, but with ready support from other team members. Enjoys working in a structured environment with expectations for consistency in thinking and authorship. Exercises independence in meeting departmental expectations and meets compliance timelines.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• 5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowship, which preferably includes some experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient environment and/or related to care of a Medicaid population (TANF and expansion populations).
• Current and ongoing Board Certification in an approved ABMS Medical Specialty
• A current and unrestricted license in KY or willing to obtain by start date. Willingness to obtain additional license(s), as required, but not limited to IN, OH, VA, WI
• No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of analytic and interpretation skills, with prior experience participating in teams focusing on quality management, utilization management, case management, discharge planning and/or home health or post-acute services (such as inpatient rehabilitation).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the managed care industry including Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid and/or 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, Pediatrics, Hospitalist, Emergency Medicine clinical specialists
• Advanced degree such as an MBA, MHA, MPH
• Exposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and use of business metrics.
• Experience working with the Substance Use Disorder Population.
• Experience working with Case managers or Care managers on complex case management, including familiarity with social determinants of health.
• The curiosity to learn, the flexibility to adapt and the courage to innovate
• Resides in KY
  
  

Additional Information

Reports to the Lead Medical Director - North Central Medicaid Markets. The Medical Director conducts Utilization Management of the care received by members in the KY, OH, VA, WI and IN Medicaid market populations. May provide cross-coverage for other state Medicaid markets. May participate on project teams or organizational committees. All other duties as assigned.

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: 07-31-2025

About Us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 only 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.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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