Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Integrated Care Manager-prior CM experience

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is a local, independent Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and a not-for-profit health insurance company headquartered in Phoenix. Founded in 1939, the company has more than 1,800 dedicated employees throughout its Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler and Flagstaff offices. Providing health insurance products, services and networks to more than 1 million Arizonans, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona offers various health plans for individuals, families, and small and large businesses. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona also offers Medicare supplement plans to individuals over age 65.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona helps to fulfill its mission of improving the quality of life of Arizonans by delivering a 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.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience

  • Minimum 2 year(s) of experience in full-time equivalent of direct clinical care to the consumer (managed care CM experience preferred)

Required Education

  • Post High School Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing or BSN or MSN. Masters 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 (a state in the United States) as a health professional, including RN, independent license in the behavioral health profession such as LCSW, LPC, LISAC LMFT, or licensed psychologist (Psy.D. or Ph.D).

Required Certifications

  • Within 4 years of hire as a Care Manager employee must hold a certification in case management: Certified Case Manager (CCM)

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 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 organizations 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.

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 prioritize 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

Our Commitment

BCBSAZ 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.

Thank You

Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.


Imagine doing life-changing work and helping more than one million Arizonans live healthier and longer lives. Thats the kind of satisfaction youll find when you work here. Our exceptional teams in Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, and Flagstaff have been transforming healthcare for more than 80 years. Explore what's possible with a career at Blue Cross BlueShield of Arizona



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