Job ID: JP00044096

Anticipated Start Date: 11/27/23

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.

We are looking for contract workers (via BCforward) who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

Responsible for collaborating with healthcare providers and/or consumer to drive personalized health management and improve health outcomes for optimal consumers. Performs care management activities within the scope of licensure for members with complex and chronic care needs.

This role requires COVID-19 vaccination (Required only for patient/member-facing roles)

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures medically appropriate, high-quality, cost-effective care through assessing the medical necessity of inpatient admissions and extensions of stay, outpatient services, out of network services, and appropriateness of treatment setting and level of care.
• Partners with physician clinical reviewers and/or medical directors to interpret appropriateness of care, intervention planning, and general clinical guidance.
• Collaborates with providers to assess consumer needs for early identification of and proactive planning for discharge.
• Conducts clinical assessment to develop goals that address individual needs in order to develop and implement a care plan.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of the care management plan and modifies as necessary.
• The CM needs to have strong relationships with clinical staff, as well as the ability to follow up on the workflow agreement, quickly prioritize work, and intervene without creating barriers for the member/hospital.
• Microsoft Product Competent.
• Ped. experience.

Requirements:

• Requires 3 years of acute care clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required.
• Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.
• Home health/discharge planning experience preferred. AS/BS in nursing preferred.
• Certification as a Case Manager is preferred. For URAC accredited areas, the following applies:
• Current and active RN license required in applicable state(s) that allows for an independent assessment to be conducted within their scope of practice.
• Requires3 years full-time equivalent of direct clinical care experience to the consumer, 5 years full-time equivalent of direct clinical care experience to the consumer preferred or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background, Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.
• Certification as a Case Manager from the approved list of certifications or a BS in a health or human services related field also preferred.

Job Type: Contract

Additional Details:

• Monday -Friday but could include weekends. Day shift preferred.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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