Coordinator, Medical Affairs

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina • Washington, NV

3d • $55,251 - $105,492 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Medical Affairs Coordinator at one of our subsidiary companies called CGS Administrators. CGS has been a proven provider of administrative and business services for state Medicaid agencies, managed care organizations, commercial health plans, Medicaid members, Medicare beneficiaries, healthcare providers, and medical equipment suppliers for more than 50 years. Here is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future.

Position Purpose: This role serves as the primary point of contact for all activities related to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) program. This includes medical record review, policy analysis and interpretation, preparing other ALJ team members for hearings, writing position papers for submission to the court, and testifying on behalf of CGS and the Medicare Program.

Logistics: CGS –one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.
Location: This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST and will be hybrid or remote. The office is located at One Century Plaza, Nashville, TN.
Government Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen.
SCA Benefit Requirements: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). As a Service Contract Act (SCA) employee, you are required to enroll in our health insurance, even if you already have other health insurance. Until your enrollment is complete, you will receive supplemental pay for health coverage. Your coverage begins on the first day of the month following 28 days of full-time employment.
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in a job related field
• Associate's degree in Nursing with an active RN license.
• 5 years clinical experience in medical insurance, managed care, case management, or claims management, or a combination of these areas.
• Knowledge of managed care or medical claims payment policy issues.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, presentation, analytical or critical thinking skills.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Sound clinical review judgement.
• Independent thinking and strong organizational skills.
• Microsoft Office.
• An active, unrestricted RN license from the United States and in the state of hire, OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). For Division 33, Certified Genetic Counselor will be considered in lieu of RN License.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree- Nursing.
• 7 years-clinical experience in medical insurance, managed care, case management, or claims management, or a combination of these areas.
• Working knowledge of database software.
• Knowledge of government/healthcare programs and contracts laws, regulations.
• Knowledge of government/healthcare programs and regulations, coding, and approval practices.
• Knowledge of corporate administrative/medical policy for all lines of business.
• Knowledge of guidelines, benefits, and coverage for all lines of business.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or other database software, DB2 and Easytrieve.
• HIAA, CCM, MPH, MHA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical expertise, research, and judgment to develop Local Coverage Determinations (LCDS) under the direction of medical director. Maintains LCDS once developed.
• Educates providers and internal customers on LCDS. Communicates with other interdepartmental staff in appropriate coding and reimbursement guidelines to ensure coordination and compliance.
• Provides clinical input for internal requests. Serves as reviewer to determine inter-rater reliability

Benefits

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
• Continuing education funds for additional certifications and certification renewal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level