Location: Kansas. This position will work in a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of our Topeka, Kansas Elevance Health PulsePoint location.
The Medical Management Specialist II is responsible for providing non-clinical support to medical management operations, which includes handling more complex file reviews and inquiries from members and providers.
How you will make an impact:
Gathers clinical information regarding case and determines appropriate area to refer or assign case (utilization management, case management, QI, Med Review).
Conducts initial review of files to determine appropriate action required. Maintains and updates tracking databases.
Prepares reports and documents all actions. Responds to requests, calls or correspondence within scope.
Provides general program information to members and providers as requested.
May review and assist with cases.
Acts as liaison between medical management operations and other internal departments to support ease of administration of medical benefits.
May assist with case referral process.
May collaborate with external community-based organizations to facilitate and coordinate care under the direction of an RN Case Manager.
For California Children Services: May request medical records from providers, may complete and submit CCS referral to local CCS program on same date of identification of potential CCS eligible condition.
Tracks referral according to specified timelines and notifies providers and families of CCS eligibility determinations and referrals, BCC authorizations and/or deferrals.
Responsibilities exclude conducting any utilization management review activities which require interpretation of clinical information.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years administrative and customer service experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
Knowledge of managed care or Medicaid/Medicare concepts is strongly preferred.
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.
