Medical Management Clinician Sr

Elevance Health•Tampa, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Medical Management Clinician Sr. Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for 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. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. This position will be based in 11430 NW 20th Street Miami or 5411 Sky Center Drive Tampa, FL. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/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. Schedule: This position will work an 8-hour shift from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (EDT) Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be necessary based on company needs. 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse License is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.

Benefits

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) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

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