Clinical Assistant

Talentify; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

VSHP Volunteer State Health Plan, Inc is hiring a Clinical Assistant to support BlueCare Plus Clinical Review Managers. You will answer questions, load authorizations, and guide providers through the peer-to-peer review process, ensuring timely, accurate support via phone and admin coordination.

Ideal candidates have medical office experience, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Remote role with rotating EST shifts and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year - Customer service experience is required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen calls/faxes and route to Case Management or Transition of Care.
• Resolve inquiries; maintain departmental goals and handle reports.
• Document data in systems per guidelines.
• Interact with members, hospital and provider staff regarding UM decisions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent worker

Decision making

Medical terminology

Provider reimbursement knowledge

ICD-10-CM/CPT coding

Typing while talking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

We are hiring a Clinical Assistant at BCBST!

In this role, you will support BlueCare Plus Clinical Review Managers at BCBST by serving as a key point of contact for providers and healthcare partners. You will assist providers by answering questions, loading authorization faxes, entering authorization requests received by phone, directing providers through the peer-to-peer review process, and ensuring timely, accurate support through both phone interactions and administrative coordination.

You will play an important role in improving the overall provider experience by delivering compassionate, member-centered support, responding to inquiries with empathy, and helping ensure smooth coordination of care.

The ideal candidate has experience in a medical office setting or working with senior populations. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, patience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.

We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work - guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.

Note:

• This is a remote role within a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Candidates must be able to work weekly rotating shifts of 7:30-4:00 p.m., 8:00-4:30 p.m., 8:30-5:00 p.m. and 9:00-5:30 p.m. EST
• Overtime may be required based on business needs

Job Responsibilities

• Screen incoming calls and/or faxes or other digital format for UM and/or CM and direct calls/faxes/other digital requests to the appropriate area. Identify and refer cases appropriately to the Case Management and/or Transition of Care department.
• Receiving, investigating and resolving customer inquiries and claims. Maintain departmental goals. Perform projects, review and handle reports as assigned.
• Load complete organization determination/notification for services designed by internal policy. Clearly document and key data in to the appropriate system using departmental guidelines.
• Interact with membership, hospital and provider staff, advising of UM decision, status organization determinations, requesting additional or clarifying information and giving direction as necessary.
• Search for and key appropriate diagnosis and /or procedure code as part of the notification /prior authorization process.
• This job requires digital literacy assessment.
• Participation and attendance are mandatory.
• This position requires flexibility, due to rotations in schedules, and requires adherence to assigned schedules.
• Work overtime as required

Job Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 1 year - Customer service experience is required

Skills/Certifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Proficient interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast paced environment
• Independent, Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
• If current employee with the company, must meet minimum performance expectations
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of Utilization Management, Care Management, and Behavioral Health.
• Knowledge and understanding of Medical terminology
• Solid knowledge and understanding of provider reimbursement methodologies, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and UB-92 coding, UHDDS coding guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic
• Ability to talk and type simultaneously in a clear and concise manner while interacting with customers

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type

Employee

Company

VSHP Volunteer State Health Plan, Inc

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