Algorithms, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Information, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Validation, Compensation and Benefits, Healthcare, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Records, Nursing, Patient Care Authorizations, Patient Care Denials, Registered Nurse (RN), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Utilization Management, Volume Planning, Work From Home
LOCATION
Tampa, FL
POSTED
Today
Medical Management Clinician Associate
Location: Candidates are required to reside in the state of Florida. 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.
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.
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.
Schedule: This role will work 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 4 days Monday thru Friday and 1 day on the weekend that could be Saturday or Sunday for a total of 5 day per work week.
The Medical Management Clinician Associate will be responsible for ensuring appropriate, consistent administration of plan benefits by reviewing clinical information and assessing medical necessity under relevant guidelines and/or medical policies. Focuses on less complex and potentially higher volume benefit plans and/or contracts, following standard procedures that do not require the training or skill of a registered nurse.
How you will make an impact:
Confirms medical services are appropriate based on assigned benefit plan, medical policies, clinical guidelines, plan benefits, and/or scripted algorithms within scope of licensure.
Work may be facilitated, in part, by algorithmic or automated processes.
Handles less complex benefit plans and/or contracts.
Conducts and may approve precertification, concurrent, retrospective, out-of-network, and/or appropriateness of treatment setting reviews by assessing clinical information against appropriate medical policies, clinical guidelines, and the relevant benefit plan/contract.
May process a medical necessity denial determination made by a Medical Director.
Refers complex or non-routine reviews to more senior nurses and/or Medical Directors.
Does not issue medical necessity non-certifications.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent.
Requires a minimum of 2 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:
LTSS or Utilization Management experience strongly preferred.