/Your 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 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.
*Location:*This position will allow you to work from home but you must reside in California, preferably Northern California. This is a 40 hour per week position but you must work Saturday and Sundays, 10 hour shifts. You must work 2 -3 other days during the week, 8 - 10 hours per day, to reach 40 per week. Training however will be 3 months Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The*Nurse Medical Management*is responsible for collaborating with healthcare providers and members to promote quality member outcomes, to optimize member benefits, and to promote effective use of resources for more complex medical issues.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
* 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.
* Applies clinical knowledge to work with facilities and providers for care coordination.
* Works with medical directors in interpreting appropriateness of care and accurate claims payment.
* Conducts pre-certification, inpatient, out of network and 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.
* Consult 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.
* May participate in or lead intradepartmental teams, projects and initiatives
* Requires AS/BS in nursing and 3 - 5 years acute care clinical experience (2 years for the Nurse Medical Management l), preferably adult care (i.e. Medical surgical or ICU); or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
* Current unrestricted California RN license required.
* Must have knowledge of medical management process and ability to interpret and apply member contracts, member benefits, and managed care products.
* Prior managed care experience with a Utilization Management focus or hospital based case management/ discharge planning is required.
* Knowledge of the Continued stay review process is required.
* Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications required.
* Experience with Electronic medical records is a plus.
* Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
* Must be able to work independently and be able to multi-task.
* Health plan background is preferred.
* Experience with Medi-cal is preferred.
* Must be able to work 10 hour shift on Saturday AND Sunday - flexible work schedule.
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**Job** *Medical*
**Title:** *Nurse Medical Mgmt I/II - 40 hrs/week, Saturday & Sundays required! (California W@H) 125362*
**Location:** *California*
**Other Locations:** *CA-Lawndale, CA-Torrance, CA-Downey, CA-Modesto, CA-Riverside, CA-Woodland Hills, CA-Whittier, CA-Beverly Hills, CA-West Covina, CA-Montebello, CA-La Mirada, CA-Victorville, CA-Visalia, CA-Turlock, CA-Santa Fe Springs, CA-Hacienda Heights, CA-Placentia, CA-Glendale, CA-Gilroy, CA-Diamond Bar, CA-Santa Ana, CA-Costa Mesa, CA-Upland, CA-San Jose, CA-Corona, CA-Alameda, CA-Hesperia, CA-Pico Rivera, CA-Newbury Park, CA-La Habra, CA-Los Angeles, CA-Anaheim, CA-Fresno, CA-Long Beach, CA-San Diego, CA-Apple Valley, CA-San Francisco, CA-Sacramento, CA-Norwalk, CA-Pomona, CA-Rancho Cordova, CA-North Hollywood, CA-Walnut Creek, CA-Brea, CA-Thousand Oaks, CA-Cerritos, CA-Santa Barbara*
**Requisition ID:** *125362*