Behavioral Health Medical Policy Analyst

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Behavioral health policy analyst supporting Centene’s healthcare coverage decisions through evidence-based research, technical writing, and clinical policy maintenance.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Chief Medical Director, Medical Management and Utilization Management Operations with technical writing and research related to clinical practices, policies, guidelines, and technology assessments
  • Conduct research using evidence-based criteria and authorization rules to support clinical decision making
  • Assist with technical assessments of new medical technologies and procedures
  • Help provide full disclosure of medical policies to members and providers through web portals and provider manuals
  • Conduct research for the Special Investigations Unit to identify fraud, waste, and abuse
  • Provide research and criteria to support legal proceedings regarding clinical policy
  • Work with claims, configuration, and claims dispute teams to ensure proper implementation of medical policy in the claims system
  • Track timelines and update clinical policies to meet compliance, state, federal, and accreditation requirements
  • Support annual and as-needed updates to Clinical Coverage Guidelines, Claims Edit Guidelines, and Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Maintain and track issues concerning medical, pharmacy, and behavioral health policy development and maintenance
  • Support governing committees, including the Medical Policy Committee and Claims Payment Policy Committee
  • Participate in cross-functional teams addressing key clinical policy issues
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Life Sciences or other related field or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience in healthcare, analysis, technical writing, or health administration
  • Experience in writing technical publications in the healthcare field
  • Registered Nurse (RN) preferred

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Health insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off plus holidays
  • Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
  • Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation