Care Management Coordinator - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi : Job Details

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we encourage professional growth in a challenging and fast-paced atmosphere. Our 'be healthy' culture promotes health and wellness at all levels of the Company, and we provide our employees with the time, tools and resources to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

The Care Management Coordinator is responsible for using established criteria to determine if inpatient admissions, outpatient services, home health or home infusion therapy services are medically necessary. The Care Management Coordinator follows cases through the review process determining medical necessity of continuation of services and the appropriateness of the treatment setting. The Care Management Coordinator is responsible for identification of high-risk members and recognizing members that may require discharge planning assistance or those that meet criteria for referral to Case Management or Quality Management.

Job-Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and RN licensure that is unrestricted in the state of Mississippi required. Master degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience required.
• Background in Utilization Review in the health care field is preferred.
• Excellent clinical thinking skills required.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills are required.
• Must have excellent organizational skills in order to successfully prioritize tasks and to ensure deadlines and benchmarks are consistently met.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule when required.
• Must have above average PC skills and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi 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, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.