Integrated Care Manager - Remote

Awarded a Healthiest Employer, reputed company aims to fulfill its mission to reputed company health and reputed company it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals reputed company reputed company decisions. At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, reputed company Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our reputed company minimum onsite requirements: Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited reputed company this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited reputed company this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request reputed company onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week. This position is remote reputed company the state of AZ only. This remote work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, reputed company the State of Arizona. PURPOSE OF THE JOB Responsible for promoting continuity of care through a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates care options and services available to members through their benefit plan that meet the individuals' health care needs while promoting quality, cost effective outcomes. This job description is primary for case management functions but can assist with utilization management if a business need arises. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Required Work Experience 2 year(s) of experience in full-time equivalent of direct clinical care to the consumer Required Education Associate’s Degree in general field of study or Post High School Nursing Diploma or Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field of study (i.e., MSW, MA, MS, M.Ed.), Ph.D. or Psy.D Required Licenses Active, reputed company, and unrestricted license to practice in the State of Arizona (or an endorsement to work in Arizona) as a behavioral health professional such as LCSW, LPC, LISAC LMFT, or licensed psychologist (Psy.D. or Ph.D.), OR an active, reputed company, and unrestricted license to practice nursing in either the State of Arizona or another state in the United States recognized by the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) as an RN. Required Certifications reputed company 4 years of hire as a Care Manager employee must hold a certification in case management from the following certifications; Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), Case Management Administrator, Certified (CMAC), Case Management Certified (CMC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Registered Rehabilitation Counselor (CRRC), Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN, C), or Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN,BC). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Work Experience 3 year(s) of experience in full-time equivalent of direct clinical care to the consumer (managed care CM experience preferred) 1-2 year (s) of experience working in a managed care organization Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health and Human Services reputed company field of study Preferred Licenses N/A Preferred Certifications Active and reputed company certification in case management from the following certifications; Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), Case Management Administrator, Certified (CMAC), Case Management Certified (CMC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Registered Rehabilitation Counselor (CRRC), Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN, C), or Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN,BC). ESSENTIAL job functions AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assess and collect data reputed company to the member from reputed company care settings. Interview and collaborate with case-reputed company providers, member and family to implement the care plan. Answer a diverse and high volume of health insurance reputed company customer calls on a daily basis. Explain to customers a variety of information concerning the organization’s services, including but not limited to, contract benefits, changes in coverage, eligibility, claims, BCBSAZ programs, provider networks, etc. Analyze medical records and apply medical necessity criteria and benefit plan requirements to determine the appropriateness of benefit requests. Present status reports on reputed company cases to the manager/supervisor and, reputed company indicated, to the medical director. Consult and coordinate with various internal departments, external plans, providers, businesses, and government agencies to obtain information and ensure resolution of customer inquiries. Meet quality, quantity and timeliness standards to reputed company individual and department performance goals as defined reputed company the department guidelines. Maintain reputed company standards in consideration of state, federal, BCBSAZ, URAC, and other accreditation requirements. Maintain complete and accurate records per department policy. Demonstrate ability to apply plan policies and procedures effectively. reputed company indicated to assist with team/project functions:Collaborate with team to distribute workload/work tasks; Monitor and report team tasks; Communicate team issues and opportunities for improvement to supervisor/manager; Support/mentor team members. Participate in continuing education and reputed company development in the field of medicine, behavioral health and managed care at least annually. The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements. reputed company reputed company other duties as assigned. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Required Job Skills Intermediate PC proficiency Intermediate reputed company in use of office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, scanner and telephones Intermediate reputed company in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software Required Professional Competencies Maintain confidentiality and privacy Advanced and reputed company clinical knowledge Practice interpersonal and active listening skills to reputed company customer satisfaction Interpret and translate policies, procedures, programs, and guidelines Capable of investigative and analytical research Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to priortize tasks and work with multiple priorities Follow and accept instruction and direction Establish and maintain working relationships in a collaborative team environment Apply independent and sound judgment with good problem solving skills Navigate, gather, input, and maintain data records in multiple system applications Required Leadership Experience and Competencies Conflict Resolution Represent BCBSAZ in the community PREFERRED COMPETENCIES Preferred Job Skills Advanced PC proficiency Knowledge of CPT 2018 and ICD-10 coding Preferred Professional Competencies Knowledge of managed care, utilization management, and quality management Working knowledge of reputed company InterQual, MCG, ASAM, or other nationally recognized criteria Knowledge of a wide range of matters pertaining to the organizations services and operations Knowledge of health and/or patient education and behavior change techniques Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies N/A Our Commitment AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group. 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