2 year(s) of experience in full-time equivalent of direct clinical care to the consumer
Required Education
Associate's Degree in general field of study or Post High School Nursing Diploma or Master's Degree in a behavioral health field of study (i.e., MSW, MA, MS, M.Ed.), Ph.D. or Psy.D
Required Licenses
Required Certifications
Preferred Work Experience 3 year(s) of experience in full-time equivalent of direct clinical care to the consumer (managed care CM experience preferred)
1-2 year (s) of experience working in a managed care organization
Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health and Human Services related field of study
Preferred Licenses N/A
ESSENTIAL job functions AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess and collect data related to the member from all care settings. Interview and collaborate with case-related providers, member and family to implement the care plan.
Answer a diverse and high volume of health insurance related customer calls on a daily basis.
Explain to customers a variety of information concerning the organization's services, including but not limited to, contract benefits, changes in coverage, eligibility, claims, BCBSAZ programs, provider networks, etc.
Analyze medical records and apply medical necessity criteria and benefit plan re
Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions.
At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements:
Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week
Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week
Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month
Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job
Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building
Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week.
This remote work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona.
Purpose of the job
Responsible for promoting continuity of care through a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates care options and services available to members through their benefit plan that meet the individuals' health care needs while promoting quality, cost effective outcomes. This job description is primary for case management functions but can assist with utilization management if a business need arises.