MEDICAL DIRECTOR - PHARMACY APPEALS

Company: Humana
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstThe Medical Director relies on broad clinical expertise to review Medicare drug appeals (Part D & B). The Medical director work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires a case by case consideration of the Medicare rules, Humana policies and medical necessity.The Medical Director will collaborate with clinicians and support staff to provide Humana members with optimal value based care in accordance with Medicare and Humana policy. All work occurs within a context of regulatory compliance and work is assisted by diverse resources, included but not limited to CMS policies, National and Local Coverage Determinations, CMS-recognized Compendia, NCCN, Humana Pharmacy Policies and Procedures, and clinical literature as appropriate. Medical Directors will learn Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage requirements and will understand how to operationalize this in their daily work.The Medical Director's work includes computer based review of moderately complex to complex appeals for coverage for drugs using resources outlined above as well as inter- and intra-departmental resources. Work may include Peer to Peer discussions with prescribers, participation in hearings involving an Administrative Law Judge, support for CMS audits, cross-functional team activities, and other responsibilities as determined necessary to support optimal value based care in accordance with Medicare and Humana policy.Use your skills to make an impactRequired Qualifications:MD or DO degree5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowship, preferably including some experience related to a Medicare type population (disabled or > 65 years of age)Current and ongoing Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Physical Medicine and RehabilitationA current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction and willing to obtain additional license, if requiredNo current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirementsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsEvidence of analytic and interpretation skills, with prior experience participating in teams focusing on quality management, utilization management, or similar activitiesPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of the managed care industry, Integrated Delivery Systems, health insurance, or clinical group practice managementUtilization management experience in a medical management review organization such as Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid, or Commercial health insuranceExperience with national guidelines, such as MCG, InterQual, NCCN, Micromedex, Lexicomp, Elsevier's Clinical PharmacologyExposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and use of business metricsCuriosity to learn, flexibility to adapt, courage to innovateExperience functioning as a Team member, providing support to reach a common goalAdditional InformationMay participate on project teams or organizational committees.#physiciancareersScheduled Weekly Hours40Pay RangeThe 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.$199,400 - $274,400 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.Description of BenefitsHumana, 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.About usHumana 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 EmployerIt 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 veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, 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.Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.

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