Medical Management Clinician Associate - Licensed Practical Nurse

Medical Management Clinician Associate

Location : Miami, FL or Tampa, FL

11430 NW 20th Street, STE 300, Miami, FL 33172

5411 Sky Center Drive, Tampa, FL 33607

In Office Requirement : This role is Virtual; This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions at either the Tampa or Miami, FL office, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid / virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Shift & Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00AM – 5 : 00PM or 9 : 00PM – 6 : 00PM

The Medical Management Clinician Associate is responsible for ensuring appropriate, consistent administration of plan benefits by reviewing clinical information and assessing medical necessity under relevant guidelines and / or medical policies. Focuses on less complex and potentially higher volume benefit plans and / or contracts, following standard procedures that do not require the training or skill of a registered nurse.

How You Will Make An Impact

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to :

Confirms medical services are appropriate based on assigned benefit plan, medical policies, clinical guidelines, plan benefits, and / or scripted algorithms within scope of licensure.

Work may be facilitated, in part, by algorithmic or automated processes.

Handles less complex benefit plans and / or contracts.

Conducts and may approve precertification, concurrent, retrospective, out-of-network, and / or appropriateness of treatment setting reviews by assessing clinical information against appropriate medical policies, clinical guidelines, and the relevant benefit plan / contract.

May process a medical necessity denial determination made by a Medical Director.

Refers complex or non-routine reviews to more senior nurses and / or Medical Directors.

Does not issue medical necessity non-certifications.

Minimum Requirements

Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and / or utilization review experience.

Current active, valid and unrestricted LPN / LVN or RN license and / or certification to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable state(s) or territory of the United States required.

Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient / member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.