Medical Director – Oncology

Elevance Health

Appeals Medical Director for Oncology overseeing appeal reviews and ensuring cost-effective medical care at Elevance Health. Developing programs to improve healthcare quality and outcomes.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeCalifornia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $247,840 - $446,112 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for appeal reviews for physical health medical services
Ensure the appropriate and most cost-effective medical care is received
Develop and implement programs to improve quality, cost, and outcomes
Provide clinical consultation and serve as clinical/strategic advisor to enhance clinical operations
Identify cost of care opportunities
Supports clinicians to ensure timely and consistent responses to members and providers
Provides guidance for clinical operational aspects of a program
Conduct peer-to-peer clinical case reviews with attending physicians or other ordering providers
Serve as a resource and consultant for other areas of the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires MD or DO and Board certification approved by 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
Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background
For Health Solutions and Carelon organizations, minimum of 5 years of experience providing health care is required
Board certification in Oncology or Hematology and Oncology strongly preferred
Utilization Management or Appeals experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
incentive and recognition programs
equity stock purchase
401k contribution
merit increases
paid holidays
Paid Time Off
medical benefits
dental benefits
vision benefits
short and long term disability benefits
wellness programs
financial education resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical consultationpeer-to-peer clinical case reviewscost of care analysisprogram developmentquality improvementclinical operations enhancementutilization managementappeals process

Soft Skills

strategic advisingguidancesupporting clinicianstimely communicationcollaboration

Certifications

MDDOBoard certificationAmerican Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)American Osteopathic Association (AOA)active unrestricted medical licenseBoard certification in OncologyBoard certification in Hematology and Oncology