Medical Management Specialist

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Medical Management Specialist I

Medical Management Specialist I

Location:

This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

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.

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health, formerly Beacon Health Options, offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management, a comprehensive employee assistance program, work/life support, specialty programs for autism and depression, and insightful analytics to improve the delivery of care.

The Medical Management Specialist I is responsible for providing non-clinical support to the Medical Management and/or Operations areas.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Gathers clinical information regarding case and determines appropriate area to refer or assign case (utilization management, case management, QI, Med Review).
• Provides information regarding network providers or general program information when requested.
• May assist with complex cases.
• May act as liaison between Medical Management and/or Operations and internal departments.
• Maintains and updates tracking databases.
• Prepares reports and documents all actions.
• Responsibilities exclude conducting any utilization management review activities which require interpretation of clinical information.

• Requires a H.S. diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year experience or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

• Understanding of managed care or Medicaid/Medicare strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the behavioral health field strongly preferred.
• Understanding of managed care strongly preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills preferred.
• Understanding of ACMP preferred but not necessary.

For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply:
Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

Non-Management Non-Exempt

1st Shift (United States of America)

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Medical Ops & Support (Non-Licensed)

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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.

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…