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Perform medical technology research to support the Medical Director Staff and Medical Policy Panel with decisions to ensure that medical policies are consistent with the standards of accepted medical practice in the community.
Job Responsibility:
Perform medical technology research related to coverage guidelines and new technology and provide evaluation and summarization to Medical Director Staff and/or Medical Policy Panel
Perform medical technology research as requested by other areas of BCBSAZ thru the Medical Policy Referral Form
Develop and revise coverage guidelines and criteria as requested by management, Medical Director staff or Medical Policy Panel
Communicate medical policy information in protocol format to all areas of BCBSAZ requiring this information
Participate as a contributing member on the Medical Policy Panel providing medical policy issues for discussion and, as required, on the Clinical Coding Governance Committee (CCGC)
Maintain a thorough knowledge of all BCBSAZ medical coverage guidelines and other policies
From the direction of management, Medical Director staff or Medical Policy Panel, facilitate external consultant reviews concerning a coverage guideline or new technology
Communicate medical policy information in protocol format to healthcare providers upon request
With moderate assistance and review by management, perform basic level of code review
Meet quality, quantity and timeliness standards to achieve individual and department performance goals as defined within the department guidelines and required by State, Federal and other accrediting organizations
Maintain all standards in consideration of State, Federal, BCBSAZ and other accreditation requirements
The position has an onsite expectation of 1 day per week and requires a full-time work schedule
Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements:
2 year(s) of experience in clinical field of practice, health insurance, or other health care related field
1 year(s) of experience in medical policy and technology research field (Applies to Level 2)
2 year(s) of experience in medical policy and technology research field (Applies to Level 3)
Associate’s Degree in general field of study or Post High School Nursing Diploma or Certification (LPN only) from an approved program
Active, current, and unrestricted license to practice in the State of Arizona (a state in the United States) as a health professional, including RN, LPN, LPT, LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW.
Intermediate PC proficiency
Intermediate Adobe PDF Standard proficiency
Intermediate word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software proficiency
Maintain confidentiality and privacy
Advanced clinical knowledge
Practice interpersonal and active listening skills to achieve customer satisfaction
Compose a variety of business correspondence
Follow and accept instruction and direction
Establish and maintain working relationships in a collaborative team environment
Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work with multiple priorities
Independent and sound judgment with good problem solving skills
Nice to have:
3 year(s) of experience in clinical field of practice, health insurance, or other health care related field
1 year(s) of experience in claims retrospective review, utilization management, case management, appeals and grievances or quality review field
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field of study
Active, current, and unrestricted State of Arizona (a state in the United States) license to practice as a Registered Nurse
Advanced PC proficiency
Advanced Adobe PDF Standard proficiency
Advanced processing, spreadsheet and presentation software proficiency