Clinical Consultant

Unum; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 53,300 - 100,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Flexible work environments

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Unum is seeking a Clinical Consultant who plays a vital role in reviewing and analyzing medical information in cooperation with claims professionals and healthcare providers. This position requires effective communication of complex medical issues and offers a competitive salary range of $53,300.00 to $100,700.00 based on skills, location, and experience.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate Degree in Nursing with an active RN License, along with at least 3 years of clinical experience. In addition to a robust benefits package, Unum fosters a commitment to your professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and synthesize claim file information.
• Communicate complex medical issues concisely.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources.
• Provide coaching to non-medical staff.
• Maintain professional certifications.

Skills

Medical knowledge assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Coaching non-medical staff

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Active RN License

Job description

Overview

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. The clinical consultant is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting medical information. Works collaboratively with claims professionals, on-site physicians, and other resources in multiple settings to assess medical information and determine appropriate next action steps. Collaborates with healthcare providers to clarify functional capacity, recovery expectations, treatment plans, and initiates return-to-work plans where appropriate. Delivers exceptional service in every interaction, taking full accountability for a positive experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply medical knowledge through assessment and synthesis of claim file information and offer balanced conclusions.
• Communicate complex medical issues concisely (written and verbally) in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Collaborate with internal resources to determine necessary medical documentation to accurately assess file direction.
• Partner with external resources to establish partnerships, discuss treatment plans, clarify functional capacity, and assess file direction.
• Provide coaching to non‑medical staff to increase medical knowledge.
• Operate with a sense of urgency and flexibility to meet a rapidly changing environment while meeting performance standards for quality and quantity of work.
• Demonstrate a thirst for learning and development of broad business and leadership skills; remain open to diverse ideas, experiences, and maintain self‑awareness of strengths and development areas.
• Maintain professional certifications, stay abreast of new trends in the medical field, and complete required educational activities.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing and an active RN License (BS degree strongly preferred).
• 3+ years of clinical experience (preferred).
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced, team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $53,300.00 – $100,700.00, based on skill, location, and experience.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Performance-based incentive plans.
• Paid time off, including paid time to volunteer.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 9.5% (up to 5% matching and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute or not).
• Mental health support.
• Career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment options.
• Flexible work environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

Unum Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact us by submitting a request.