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Humana

Medical Director – Pharmacy Appeals

Humana

. Review Medicare drug appeals under Part D and Part B .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $223,800 - $313,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medicare drug appeals, clinical patient care, and regulatory compliance while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance value-based care for members. Holds a strong foundation in utilization management and clinical guidelines to support optimal decision-making.

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MD Or DO Degree5+ Years Clinical Patient Care ExperienceBoard Certification In Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Or Physical Medicine And RehabilitationUtilization Management ExperienceKnowledge Of Managed Care Industry

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Hard Skills
Medicare Drug Appeals ReviewClinical Literature AnalysisPeer-To-Peer DiscussionsRegulatory ComplianceAnalytic And Interpretation SkillsQuality ManagementUtilization ManagementExposure To Public HealthBusiness Metrics AnalysisCredentialing Requirements
Soft Skills
Excellent Verbal Communication SkillsExcellent Written Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
MCGInterQualNCCNMicromedexLexicompElsevier's Clinical Pharmacology
Certifications & Qualifications
Current And Unrestricted Physician LicenseBoard Certification
Industry Keywords
Medicare Part DMedicare AdvantageIntegrated Delivery SystemsHealth InsuranceClinical Group Practice Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Review Medicare drug appeals under Part D and Part B
  • Analyze moderately complex to complex cases using Medicare rules, Humana policies, medical necessity criteria, CMS policies, coverage determinations, recognized compendia, clinical literature, and departmental resources
  • Conduct peer-to-peer discussions with prescribers
  • Participate in hearings involving an Administrative Law Judge
  • Support CMS audits
  • Participate in cross-functional team activities
  • Collaborate with clinicians and support staff to provide Humana members with optimal value-based care
  • Learn Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage requirements and operationalize them in daily work
  • Perform all work within regulatory compliance requirements
  • Travel occasionally to Humana offices for training or meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MD or DO degree
  • 5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post completion of doctorate
  • Current and ongoing Board Certification, with preference for Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Current and unrestricted physician license in at least one jurisdiction
  • Willingness to obtain additional license, if required
  • No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations
  • Ability to pass credentialing requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Evidence of analytic and interpretation skills
  • Prior experience participating in teams focusing on quality management, utilization management, or similar activities
  • Knowledge of the managed care industry, Integrated Delivery Systems, health insurance, or 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, InterQual, NCCN, Micromedex, Lexicomp, and Elsevier's Clinical Pharmacology
  • Exposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and use of business metrics
  • Experience functioning as a team member
  • Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload
  • Ability to work from a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Company holidays
  • Personal holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Telephone equipment appropriate to business requirements for Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees
  • Bi-weekly internet expense payment for employees who live and work from home in California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota