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Description SHIFT: Day JobSCHEDULE: Full-timeYour Talent. Our Vision. At Anthem Blue Cross, a proud member of the Anthem, Inc. family of companies, it’s a powerful
combination, and the foundation upon which we’re creating greater access to care for our members, greater value for
our customers, and greater health for our communities. Join us and together we will drive the future of health care. This is
an exceptional opportunity to do innovative work that means more to you and those we serve.RN Utilization Review I/II
LOCATION: W@H; Must reside in CA.The Nurse Medical Management l, ll roles are responsible to collaborate with healthcare providers and members
to promote quality member outcomes, to optimize member benefits, and to promote effective use of resources.
Ensures medically appropriate, high quality, cost effective care through assessing the medical necessity of
inpatient admissions, outpatient services, focused surgical and diagnostic procedures, out of network services, and
appropriateness of treatment setting by utilizing the applicable medical policy and industry standards, accurately
interpreting benefits and
managed care products, and steering members to appropriate providers, programs or community resources.
Works with medical directors in interpreting appropriateness of care and accurate claims payment. May also manage
appeals for
services denied. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Conducts pre-certification, continued stay review, care coordination, or discharge planning for appropriateness of
treatment setting reviews to ensure compliance with applicable criteria, medical policy, and member eligibility, benefits,
and contracts.
Ensures member access to medical necessary, quality healthcare in a cost effective setting according to contract.
Consults with clinical reviewers and/or medical directors to ensure medically appropriate, high quality, cost effective care
throughout the medical management process.
Collaborates with providers to assess members’ needs for early identification of and proactive planning for discharge
planning.
Facilitates member care transition through the healthcare continuum and refers treatment plans/plan of care to clinical
reviewers as required and does not issue non-certifications.
Facilitates accreditation by knowing, understanding, correctly interpreting, and accurately applying accrediting and
regulatory requirements and standards.Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current active, unrestricted RN license to practice as a health professional within the state of residence; 2 plus years
acute care clinical experience is strongly desired. (3 – 5 years for the level ll)
- Previous Utilization Management experience is strongly desired.
- Managed care experience is preferred.
- Requires strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and
analytical skills.
May be hired as a Nurse Medical Manager l or ll depending upon level of education, skills, and relevant experience.Anthem, Inc. is ranked as one of America’s Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine and
is a 2018 Diversity Inc magazine Top 50 Company for Diversity. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit
us at careers.antheminc.com.An Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.REQNUMBER: PS43315
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