Jobs
>
Baltimore

    Senior Medical Policy Analyst - Baltimore, MD, United States - Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

    Default job background
    Description

    Senior Medical Policy Analyst - RN (Remote)



    Resp & Qualifications


    PURPOSE:


    In collaboration with the Medical Director, the Senior Medical Policy Analyst will research, analyze, evaluate, revise, and develop medical policies and operating procedures to support the corporate philosophy, provider and member contracts, and an accepted standard of medical practice.

    The Senior Medical Policy Analyst will work closely with organizational teams to ensure medical policy and operating procedures are accurately operationalized for optimal claims adjudication and utilization management.

    We are looking for an experienced professional to work remotely from within the greater Baltimore metropolitan area. The incumbent will be expected to come into a CareFirst location periodically for meetings, training and/or other business-related activities.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Consistently maintains an awareness of trends and current literature related to health and policy issues in the public and professional domains. In collaboration with the Medical Director, performs in-depth research on topics identified for the development of potential medical policies. Critically research clinical evidence-based research resources, as well as analyze quantitative and qualitative claims utilization data within the scope of research to determine its appropriateness for support of and inclusion of criteria in existing medical policies and operating procedures.
    • Writes evidenced-based medical policies and operating procedures to support compliance with legislative mandates, new technology assessments, contractual provisions, corporate philosophy, and accepted standards of medical practice in order to be applied uniformly and consistently by across all lines of business, as deemed appropriate by the Medical Director.
    • Lead the discussion during the Medical Policy Committee meetings by articulating the clinical scope and conveying the clinical guidance associated with the revision and development of medical policies and operating procedures. Collaborate with organizational operations teams to assist with operationalizing the medical policy and operating procedures based on the clinical and legislative guidance outlined through clinical editing and benefit configuration.
    • Maintains the Medical Policy Reference Manual (MPRM) including resource files and publications. Ensures dissemination of medical policies and operating procedures to internal and external customers according to CareFirst application protocol and regulatory standards.
    • Supports and mentors less experienced and/or new team members.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education Level:

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, English or related field directly related to the position OR in lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.


    Licenses/Certifications:

    • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/or Compact State Licensure Registered Nurse (RN) Upon Hire Required and
    • Certified Coder (CCS or CPC)-AHIMA or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) within 1 Year Required
    Experience: 5 years Clinical experience within the field of Medical Surgical, Mental Health, Durable Medical Equipment, and/or Utilization Management, including significant experience in research methodology and systematic evaluation of medical literature and translation of evidence into policy in a healthcare setting


    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Masters degree in nursing or related health care discipline.
    • Experience with a health care payer organization with a working knowledge of scientific terminology as well as strong medical and research concepts experience to include dissemination of policy-related materials such as policy issue briefs, comment letters, and advocacy documents.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)


    • Self-motivated, able to take initiative, and work independently with minimal oversight to meet timelines, strong follow-through skills and a solutions-oriented attitude. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
    • Ability to analyze essential facts, make timely and sound decisions, make recommendations and resolve performance and job-related issues. Demonstrated desire to share knowledge and work as a team.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to consistently demonstrate effective questioning techniques and the ability to engage learners and transfer knowledge.
    • Knowledge of NCQA requirements of utilization review, Case Management standards and guidelines, appeal rights and responsibilities, and Regulatory requirements at the state and federal level for health care administration and Carrier standards.
    • Working knowledge of medical insurance and managed care principles and knowledgeable of CPT and ICD-10 coding systems. Knowledge of all types of medical necessity decisions including various places of service and provider types.
    • Advanced knowledge in the use of web-based technology and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point Advanced. Proficient with database entry and query software.
    • Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

    Salary Range:
    $69,768 - $138,567

    Salary Range Disclaimer


    The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed.

    This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration.

    It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location.

    In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

    Department

    Medical Policy

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.

    It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    Where To Apply

    Please visit our website to apply:

    Federal Disc/Physical Demand

    Note:

    The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

    Sponsorship in US

    Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

    #LI-NH2

  • Baltimore City

    Policy Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Baltimore City Baltimore, United States

    Policy Analyst (NCS) - Office of Equity and Civil Rights page is loaded · Policy Analyst (NCS) - Office of Equity and Civil Rights · Apply · locations · 7 E Redwood St · time type · Full time · posted on · Posted 3 Days Ago · job requisition id · R · THIS IS A NON-CIVI ...


  • Booz Allen Hamilton Baltimore, United States

    Serve as a Cyberspace · Policy · Analyst providing analysis, recommendations, and strategic-level guidance to enable effective Cyberspace Operations at the National, DoD, Service, and Command levels.Gather information, provide analysis, and produce written products in support o ...


  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Baltimore, United States

    Resp & Qualifications · PURPOSE: · In collaboration with the Medical Director, the Medical Policy Analyst will research, analyze, evaluate, and revise medical policies and operating procedures to support the corporate philosophy, provider and member contracts, and accepted standa ...

  • Baltimore City

    Policy Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Baltimore City Baltimore, United States

    Policy Analyst (NCS) - Office of Equity and Civil Rights page is loaded · Policy Analyst (NCS) - Office of Equity and Civil Rights · Apply · locations · 7 E Redwood St · time type · Full time · posted on · Posted 3 Days Ago · job requisition id · R · THIS IS A NON-CIVI ...


  • Fossbytes Media Pvt Ltd Baltimore, United States

    At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secu ...


  • University of Florida Baltimore, United States

    Apply now · Job no: · 530862 · Work type: · Staff Full-Time · Location: · Alachua · Categories: · Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration · Department: · MD-CTSI-TRANSL WORKFORCE DEVT · Classification Title: · Policy & Planning Analyst I ...


  • State of Maryland Baltimore, United States

    GRADE · 17 · LOCATION OF POSITION · MDH, Maryland Medicaid Administration, Baltimore, MD · Main Purpose of Job · A Health Policy Analyst in the Maryland Medicaid Administration is responsible for the evaluation, analysis, research, and development of policies and regulations in ...


  • State of Maryland Baltimore, United States Full time

    Introduction · GRADE · 17 · LOCATION OF POSITION · MDH - Office of Medical Benefits Management201 W. Preston StreetBaltimore, MD 21201 · Main Purpose of Job · The Medicaid Behavioral Health Division is tasked with managing multiple priorities and initiatives at once, from mana ...


  • InsideHigherEd Baltimore, United States Administrative Jobs ,

    Job Description · Faculty · Qualifications · Faculty · Job: Faculty · Organization: Francis King Carey School of Law - Instruction · Job Posting: Jun 17, 2022 ...


  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Baltimore, MD, United States

    Medical Policy Analyst - RN (Remote) · Resp & Qualifications · PURPOSE: · In collaboration with the Medical Director, the Medical Policy Analyst will research, analyze, evaluate, and revise medical policies and operating procedures to support the corporate philosophy, provider an ...


  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Baltimore, MD, United States

    Medical Policy Analyst - RN (Remote) · In collaboration with the Medical Director, the Medical Policy Analyst will research, analyze, evaluate, and revise medical policies and operating procedures to support the corporate philosophy, provider and member contracts, and accepted st ...


  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Baltimore, MD, United States

    Medical Policy Analyst - RN (Remote) · Resp & Qualifications · PURPOSE: · In collaboration with the Medical Director, the Medical Policy Analyst will research, analyze, evaluate, and revise medical policies and operating procedures to support the corporate philosophy, provider an ...


  • Sentar Baltimore, United States

    Cyberspace Policy Analyst III - Careers At Sentar · Share with friends or Subscribe · Back To Openings · Cyberspace Policy Analyst - III · Location: · Annapolis Junction, MD · START YOUR APPLICATION · Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected ...


  • Sentar Baltimore, United States

    Cyberspace Policy Analyst III - Careers At Sentar · Share with friends or Subscribe · Back To Openings · Cyberspace Policy Analyst - III · Location: · Annapolis Junction, MD · START YOUR APPLICATION · Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected ...


  • Dovel Technologies Baltimore, United States

    Scientific Policy Analyst page is loaded · Scientific Policy Analyst · Apply · locations · US - MD, Rockville · time type · Full time · posted on · Posted 3 Days Ago · job requisition id · 17870 · Job Family : · Scientific Research & Analysis (Digital) · Travel Requi ...

  • Next City

    CFIUS Policy Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Next City Gwynn Oak, United States

    Requisition Number: 18918 · Required Travel: 0 - 10% · Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt · Security Clearance: Position of Public Trust · Level of Experience: Mid HI · This opportunity resides with · Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, ...


  • Blue Cross Blue Shield companies Baltimore, United States

    Medical Policy Analyst - RN (Remote) · Resp & Qualifications · PURPOSE: · In collaboration with the Medical Director, the Medical Policy Analyst will research, analyze, evaluate, and revise medical policies and operating procedures to support the corporate philosophy, provider ...


  • Booz Allen Hamilton Baltimore, United States

    Job Number: R · Cyberspace Policy Analyst · Key Role: · Serve as a Cyberspace · Policy · Analyst providing analysis, recommendations, and strategic-level guidance to enable effective Cyberspace Operations at the National, DoD, Service, and Command levels.Gather information, p ...


  • Booz Allen Hamilton Baltimore, United States

    Serve as a Cyberspace · Policy · Analyst providing analysis, recommendations, and strategic-level guidance to enable effective Cyberspace Operations at the National, DoD, Service, and Command levels.Gather information, provide analysis, and produce written products in support o ...

  • City of Baltimore, MD

    HR Policy Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    City of Baltimore, MD Baltimore, United States

    THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION · POSTING DATE: 04/15/2024 · CLOSING DATE: 07/15/2024 12:00 MIDNIGHT · Position Summary · Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Compliance, the HR Policy Analyst will provide support for policy development and implementation by researching and ...