Integrated Care Manager- (prior Health Plan CM experience) REMOTE - AZ

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is seeking a full-time Care Manager to promote continuity of care, assess needs, coordinate services, and monitor outcomes within a collaborative care framework. The role emphasizes clinical expertise across behavioral health and medical care, with required licensure and professional certifications.

The position supports a hybrid work model with onsite requirements in AZ; residency within AZ is needed for remote work eligibility, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• 2 year(s) of experience in full-time equivalent of direct clinical care to the consumer.
• Active, current, and unrestricted license to practice in the State of Arizona as a behavioral health professional or as an RN under the NLC.
• Within 4 years of hire, hold a certification in case management from CCM, CDMS, CMAC, CMC, CRC, CRRC, COHN, RN(C), or RN/BC.

Responsibilities

• Assess and collect data related to the member from all care settings. Interview and collaborate with case-related providers, member and family to implement the care plan.
• Answer a diverse and high volume of health insurance related customer calls on a daily basis.
• Explain information concerning the organization’s services, including benefits, eligibility, claims, and networks.
• Analyze medical records and apply medical necessity criteria to determine the appropriateness of benefit requests.
• Present status reports on all cases to the manager and, when indicated, to the medical director.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve inquiries and ensure quality care.
• Maintain records per department policy and meet/maintain accreditation requirements.

Skills

Direct clinical care experience

Education

Associate's Degree in general field

Master's or Doctoral degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy.AZ Blue offersa 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 make better health decisions.

At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called 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 current 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 within 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 within 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 presence 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.

The remote work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed within 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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, current, 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, current, 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

• Within 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


• 1-2 year (s) of experience working in a managed care organization

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health and Human Services related field of study

Preferred Licenses

• N/A

Preferred Certifications

• Active and current 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 related to the member from all care settings. Interview and collaborate with case-related providers, member and family to implement the care plan.


• Answer a diverse and high volume of health insurance related 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 all cases to the manager/supervisor and, when 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 achieve individual and department performance goals as defined within the department guidelines.


• Maintain all 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.


• When 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 current 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.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Required Job Skills

• Intermediate PC proficiency


• Intermediate skill in use of office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, scanner and telephones


• Intermediate skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software

Required Professional Competencies

• Maintain confidentiality and privacy


• Advanced and current clinical knowledge


• Practice interpersonal and active listening skills to achieve 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 McKesson 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 origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.