Medical Management Clinician

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Medical Management Clinician Licensed Nurse

Locations: Tampa FL

Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days a month fostering collaboration and connectivity while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

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:Monday Friday 8:00AM 5:00PM Eastern Time

The Medical Management Clinician 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 moderately complex case types that do not require the training or skill of a registered nurse.

Primary duties may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for moderately complex cases that may require evaluation of multiple variables against guidelines when procedures are not clear.
• Work may be facilitated in part by algorithmic or automated processes.
• Handles moderately complex benefit plans and/or contracts.
• Works on reviews that may require guidance by more senior colleagues and/or management.
• May serve as a resource to less experienced staff.
• 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.
• May work directly with healthcare providers to obtain and understand clinical information.
• Refers complex or unclear reviews to higher level nurses and/or Medical Directors.
• May educate members about plan benefits and physicians.
• Does not issue medical necessity non-certifications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent. Requires a minimum of 4 years of clinical experience and/or utilization review experience. Current active valid and unrestricted LPN/LVN license 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:

• Strong critical thinking and multitask skills is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is preferred.

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Who We Are

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

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity genetic information gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.