What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Case Manager position at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Case Manager to join the FEP Population Health team.
This role supports members with acute care needs and chronic health conditions, ensuring they receive timely, coordinated, and high‑quality care. Team members play a critical role in guiding individuals through complex health situations while delivering a compassionate and seamless member experience.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in health insurance and telephonic member engagement, with FEP experience considered a valuable asset. They are energized by meaningful member interactions and excel at empathetic listening, clear communication, and proactive problem solving. A Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential is highly preferred, along with adaptability, initiative, and experience managing complex patient needs. Successful candidates are confident navigating challenging situations, building trust over the phone, and making a genuine impact through exceptional service.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives through comprehensive care management.
Note:
License
Number of Openings Available
1
Worker Type:
Employee
Company:
BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:
BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:
BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.
This role supports members with acute care needs and chronic health conditions, ensuring they receive timely, coordinated, and high‑quality care. Team members play a critical role in guiding individuals through complex health situations while delivering a compassionate and seamless member experience.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in health insurance and telephonic member engagement, with FEP experience considered a valuable asset. They are energized by meaningful member interactions and excel at empathetic listening, clear communication, and proactive problem solving. A Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential is highly preferred, along with adaptability, initiative, and experience managing complex patient needs. Successful candidates are confident navigating challenging situations, building trust over the phone, and making a genuine impact through exceptional service.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives through comprehensive care management.
Note:
- RN Case Managers must be available for occasional late‑shift rotation once a year (9 am–6 pm Central / 10 am–7 pm Eastern).
- Although we are based in Chattanooga, TN, this is a fully remote role.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- At BCBST, we foster a culture where innovation is encouraged, including the responsible use of AI-enabled tools to support everyday work. As roles become more advanced, employees are expected to leverage AI, guided by established workflows, templates, and policies, to improve how we serve our members.
- Supporting utilization management functions for more complex and non-routine cases as needed.
- Serving as a liaison between members, providers and internal/external customers in coordination of health care delivery and benefits programs.
- Overseeing highly complex cases identified through various mechanisms to ensure effective implementation of interventions, and to ensure efficient utilization of benefits
- Performing the essential activities of case management: assessment: planning, implementation, coordinating, monitoring, outcomes and evaluation.
- Digital positions must have the ability to effectively communicate via digital channels and offer technical support.
- Effective 7/22/13: This Position requires an 18 month commitment before posting for other internal positions.
- Various immunizations and/or associated medical tests may be required for this position.
- This job requires digital literacy assessment.
License
- Registered Nurse (RN) with active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Law.
- 3 years - Clinical experience required
- 5 years - Experience in the health care industry
- For Select Community & Katie Beckett: 2 years experience in IDD for Select Community is required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- PC Skills required (Basic Microsoft Office and E-Mail)
Number of Openings Available
1
Worker Type:
Employee
Company:
BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:
BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:
BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.