Medical Policy Implementation Analyst Sr

Cambia Health Solutions; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Commute benefits

Job summary

Cambia Health Solutions, Inc. seeks a Medical Policy Implementation Analyst Senior to translate complex clinical policies into accessible guidance for members and providers.

The role spans multiple lines of business and requires collaboration with Medical Directors and internal staff to draft, interpret and publish policy criteria. Hybrid role with in-office three days weekly across listed offices; candidates from commutable areas or willing to relocate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health science or related field and 5 years of experience in working with medical policies and 3 years of direct clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), if no CPC currently, employee must attain CPC within 6 months of hire.
• Register Nurse (RN) license (must have a current unrestricted RN license)

Responsibilities

• Draft, interpret and apply medical policies; present policy criteria to Medical Directors for approval.
• Track utilization and appeals to inform policy changes.
• Apply CPT, HCPCS, and ICD coding to policy criteria with impact awareness.
• Publish and maintain a web library of clinical criteria accessible to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with system users and databases to ensure consistent policy application.
• Develop and maintain department procedures.
• Manage project tasks, set objectives and timelines with minimal supervision.
• Interpret and summarize scientific literature and guidelines to inform policy drafting.
• Use guideline summaries to update policy criteria.
• Advise stakeholders regarding policy questions and outcomes.

Skills

Policy development

CPT/ICD/HCPCS coding

Utilization review

CMS guidelines

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in health science or related field

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Medical Policy Implementation Analyst Senior

Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Portland, Vancouver, Renton, Medford, Burlington, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices.

Preference will be given to current employees and candidates who reside within a commutable distance from our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices or who are willing to relocate.

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Who We Are Looking For

Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of Medical Policy Implementation Analyst Senior are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Health Service Organization (HSO) Medical Policy team, our Medical Policy Implementation Analyst Senior identifies, recommends and publishes clinical policy criteria for all lines of business. Organizes and maintains policies so they are accessible to internal and external customers. Consults with Medical Directors and other internal staff on policy development and implementation as well as system application – all in service of making our members’ health journeys easier.

Are you energized by the opportunity to translate complex clinical policies into accessible guidance that directly impacts members' health care experiences? Are you comfortable managing multiple clinical policies across different lines of business while maintaining meticulous organization and accessibility for diverse stakeholders? Then this role may be the perfect fit

Qualifications

What You Bring to Cambia:

• Bachelor's degree in health science or related field (e.g, nursing, public health) and 5 years of experience in working with medical policies and 3 years of direct clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), if no CPC currently, employee must attain CPC within 6 months of hire.
• Register Nurse (RN) license (must have a current unrestricted RN license)

Skills And Attributes

• Demonstrated knowledge of the following: anatomy and physiology/disease processes; medical terminology, medical and surgical procedures.
• Familiarity with CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding for medical technologies, procedures, and services.
• Familiarity with utilization review and clinical claim review process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of coverage policies, policy application hierarchy and search methodologies. Knowledge of CMS Medicare coverage guidelines and compliance rules desirable.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to identify problems, develop solutions and implement a chosen course of action with internal and external medical professionals and other experts.
• General computer skills (including use of Microsoft Office, Outlook) and various Web-based internet applications.
• Strong organization skills, and an independent worker.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• In-depth knowledge of the following: anatomy and physiology/disease processes; interpretation of medical and CMS policies; MCG criteria; clinical utilization management, case management or behavioral health management.
• Competency interpreting and applying CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding for medical technologies, procedures, and services.
• Knowledge of techniques for conducting literature searches and identifying relevant clinical practice guidelines.
• Ability to appraise, summarize, and present research and clinical practice guideline recommendations to inform policy criteria.
• Demonstrated success with project management and ability to serve as key member of project team.

What You Will Do At Cambia

• Effectively drafts, interprets and applies medical policies and assists in the workload distribution of the medical policy team. Present policy criteria recommendations to Medical Directors and other internal staff for approval.
• Tracks patterns in utilization and appeals to inform policy criteria changes and new policies.
• Appropriately applies procedural and diagnostic coding (CPT, HCPCS, and ICD) to policy criteria with an understanding of the impact on policy implementation.
• Implements, maintains, and publishes on the web a library of clinical criteria that is accessible to internal and external customers.
• Works with system users and databases to ensure consistent application and implementation of policies.
• Develops and maintains related department procedures.
• Ability to manage project tasks, set objectives, goals, and develop schedules while meeting deadlines and documentation requirements for accreditation standards with minimal supervision
• Interpret and summarize scientific literature and clinical practice guidelines in order to inform the drafting and approval of medical policies.
• Uses evidence and guideline summaries to develop and update clinical policy criteria.
• Interprets the policy criteria for entry into CWQI Guideline Modification Module for clinical review.
• Advise and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding policy questions, decisions, outcomes.

Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history.

National pay structure — applies to the Boise, Portland, Salem, Seattle/Renton/Tacoma, Burlington, Vancouver, and Salt Lake City metro areas. The full salary range is $80,000 - $130,000 and the bonus target is 10%. The expected salary range is $85,000 - $115,000.

Regional pay structure — applies to North Dakota and to Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah locations outside the metro areas listed above. The full salary range is $72,000 - $117,000 and the bonus target is 10%. The expected salary range is $76,500 - $103,500.

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

At Cambia, You Can

• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
• Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
• Commute and parking benefits.

Learn More About Our Benefits.

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.

As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

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