Clinical Review Manager, Utilization Review, Weekends Required

Job Responsibilities Initiate referrals to ensure appropriate coordination of care. Seek the advice of the Medical Director when appropriate, according to policy. Assists non-clinical staff in performance of administrative reviews Performing comprehensive provider and member appeals, denial interpretation for letters, retrospective claim review, special review requests, and UM pre-certifications and appeals, utilizing medical appropriateness criteria, clinical judgement, and contractual eligibility. Occasional weekend work may be required. Must be able to pass Windows navigation test. Testing/Assessments will be required for Digital positions. Effective 7/22/13: This Position requires an 18 month commitment before posting for other internal positions. Job Qualifications License Registered Nurse (RN) with active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Law. Experience 3 years ... Clinical experience required SkillsCertifications Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Working knowledge of URAC, NCQA and CMS accreditations Must be able to work in an independent and creative manner. Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Adaptive to high pace and changing environment Customer service oriented Superior interpersonal, client relations and problem-solving skills Proficient in interpreting benefits, contract language specifically symptom-driven, treatment driven, look back periods, rider information and medical policy/medical review criteria Weekend/Holiday Shifts Required. Saturday and Sunday and holidays that fall on the weekends with flexibility for the days worked during the week. Compressed Work Week option available: 4 days x 10 hour shifts. The weekend employee will work holidays that fall on the weekend. If they choose to work a Compressed Work Week, holiday weeks will be 8 hour shifts per Enterprise policy. Number of Openings Available: 1 Worker Type: Employee Company: BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements: BCBST is an Equal Opportunity employer (EEO), and all employees and applicants will be entitled to equal employment opportunities when employment decisions are made. BCBST will take affirmative action to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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An individual whose post offer screening result is positive for illegal drugs or tobacco/nicotine and/or whose background check is verified to be unsatisfactory, will be disqualified from employment, the job offer will be withdrawn, and they may be disqualified from applying for employment for six (6) months from the date of the post offer screening results. Resources to help individuals discontinue the use of tobacco/nicotine products include smokefree.gov or 1-800-QUIT-NOW. About Us As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health for over 65 years. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow. BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. 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