Medical Management Clinician Senior

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Location:

This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy.

Please note that per our policy on 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.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8a - 5p EST (with weekend rotation)

The Medical Management Clinician Senior is responsible for ensuring appropriate, consistent administration of plan benefits by reviewing clinical information and assessing medical necessity under relevant guidelines and/or medical policies. May collaborate with healthcare providers. Focuses on relatively complex case types that do not require the training or skill of a registered nurse. Acts as a resource for more junior clinicians.

• Responsible for complex cases that may require evaluation of multiple variables against guidelines when procedures are not clear.
• Serves as a resource to lower-level clinicians and staff.
• May collaborate with leadership to assist in process improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the utilization reviews within the medical management processes.
• Assesses and applies medical policies and clinical guidelines within scope of licensure.
• These reviews may require in-depth review; however, any deviation from application of benefits plans will require guidance from leadership, medical directors or delegated clinical staff.
• Conducts and may approve pre-certification, concurrent, retrospective, out of network and/or appropriateness of treatment setting reviews by utilizing appropriate medical policies and clinical guidelines in compliance with department guidelines and consistent with the members eligibility, benefits and contract.
• May process a medical necessity denial determination made by a Medical Director.
• Develops and fosters ongoing relationships with physicians, healthcare service providers and internal and external customers to help improve health outcomes for members.
• Refers complex or unclear reviews to higher level nurses and/or Medical Directors.
• Educates members about plan benefits and physicians.
• Does not issue medical necessity non-certifications.
• Collaborates with leadership in enhancing training and orientation materials.
• May complete quality audits and assist management with developing associated corrective action plans.
• May assist leadership and other stakeholders on process improvement initiatives.
• May help to train lower-level clinician staff.

• Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent. Requires a minimum of 6 years of clinical experience and/or utilization review experience.
• Current active, valid and unrestricted LPN/LVN or RN license and/or certification to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable state(s) or territory of the United States required.
• Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.

• Prior claims experience is strongly preferred.
• Utilization Management experience is strongly preferred.
• Health insurance billing and/or medical coding experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate computer skills is strongly preferred.

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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, and local laws.

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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.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:
Management