Role Description
This is a remote role.
The Senior Clinical Risk Manager role utilizes a high level of experience and advanced knowledge regarding nursing, complex medical conditions, risk, prognoses, treatment plans, and utilization of care. This senior-level position provides accurate current and next year cost projections and savings opportunities to C&F while independently troubleshooting complex clinical, claims, and data issues. The Senior Clinical Risk Manager also serves as a resource to the Clinical Risk Management team by leading work efforts, mentoring team members, and supporting the onboarding and training of new employees.
What you will do:
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Medical Risk Assessment & Clinical Evaluation:
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Review and analyze all data and documentation within existing systems and that provided by Underwriting.
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Identify clinical factors that may impact underwriting outcomes or financial exposure.
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Exercise independent clinical judgment to synthesize complex medical information into clear risk conclusions.
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Support the development and implementation of clinical risk management strategies.
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Cross-refer to cost containment when appropriate and participate in cost containment work as requested.
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Strategic Underwriting Partnership:
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Triage and prioritize requests for medical underwriting review.
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Act as a strategic partner to underwriting by applying evidence-based criteria.
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Client & Stakeholder Management:
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Develop, maintain, and manage strong relationships with internal and external clients.
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Consult with clients and teams on submitted data for MUW, program development, quality improvement, and claim issues.
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Act as a point of contact for escalations and participate in calls with internal and external clients as needed.
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Data Management, Reporting, & Quality Assurance:
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Ensure accurate entry, validation, and analysis of medical underwriting data.
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Perform accurate and thorough data scrubbing of reports for medical underwriting reviews.
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Request needed medical and claim data, collect said data and create reports.
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Identify and resolve data gaps and discrepancies.
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Maintain clear records to support transparency and defensibility of underwriting decisions.
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Participate in quality assurance activities related to medical underwriting evaluations.
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Subject Matter Expertise & Communication:
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Serve as a primary subject matter expert, articulating complex clinical conditions.
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Stay informed on emerging therapies, technologies, and medical conditions.
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Provide concise, detailed, and clear assessments, projections, and recommendations.
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Operational Excellence & Compliance:
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Support and explore new methods and processes to increase efficiency.
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Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and service standards.
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Document all activities and outcomes accurately and promptly.
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Maintain proficiency with all IT systems utilized by the Clinical Risk Management team.
Qualifications
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6-10 years clinical experience with a current unrestricted licensure as a health professional (Registered Nurse) preferred.
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6+ years of experience required, preferably in the reinsurance or insurance industry.
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Bachelorβs degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience required.
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Strong PC skills including Excel, Word, Outlook.
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Group medical, managed care, health insurance, stop loss or reinsurance experience required.
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Strong knowledge of disease processes and treatment plans.
Requirements
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Analytical & Operational Excellence: Expert analytical, investigative, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
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Communication & Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
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Professional Drive & Accountability: Strong work ethic, personal accountability, and commitment to high-quality work.
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Collaboration, Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Benefits
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Flexible work arrangements.
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Competitive compensation package.
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Generous 401K employer match.
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Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching.
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Generous Paid Time Off.
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Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision.
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Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training available.
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A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment.
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A spirit of social responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities.