Medical Management Clinician Senior

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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) +

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Anticipated End Date: 2026-06-26 Position Title: Medical Management Clinician Senior Job Description: Medical Management Clinician Senior Location: 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. 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. 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. How you will make an impact: 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. Minimum Requirements: 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. Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: 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. Job Level: Non-Management Non-Exempt Workshift: Job Family: MED > Licensed Nurse Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

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