Associate Medical Director- DMEPOS
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · remote
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Anticipated End Date
2026-09-25
Position Title
Associate Medical Director- DMEPOS
Job Description
- Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director
- Carelon Medical Benefits Management
- DME
Schedule: 8-5 Central Time Monday-Friday
Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of 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 if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
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 an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director - DMEPOS will be responsible for supporting the medical management staff ensuring timely and consistent medical decisions to members and providers primarily regarding DME.
How you will make an impact
Ensures timely completion of clinical case reviews for their board certified specialty.
Makes physician to physician calls to gather medical appropriate information in order to make medical necessity determinations for services requested.
- Makes medical necessity determinations for grievance and appeals appropriate for their specialty.
- Ensures consistent use of medical policies when making medical necessity decisions.
Brings to their supervisors attention, any case review decisions that require Medical Director review or policy interpretation.
Minimum Requirements: Requires 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.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences
- Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or PM&R preferred.
- Additional State Licensure may be required to obtain after hire
Job Level
Non-Management Non-Exempt
Workshift
- Job Family:
- MED > Licensed Physician/Doctor/Dentist
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Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Key Responsibilities
The Associate Medical Director is responsible for conducting clinical case reviews and making medical necessity determinations for DME services. They also facilitate physician-to-physician calls and ensure consistent application of medical policies across the organization.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with active, unrestricted medical licensure and board certification from ABMS or AOA. Experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or PM&R is preferred for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Medical Director- DMEPOS at Elevance Health a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,252 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
Elevance Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 118 active listings.
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 54% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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