Medical Management Specialist I

Anticipated End Date:

2026-04-13

Position Title:

Medical Management Specialist I

Job Description:

Medical Management Specialist I

Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. The ideal candidate will be located near one of the following Pulsepoints: Norfolk-VA, Richmond-VA, Roanoke-VA, Indianapolis-IN, Atlanta-GA, Tampa-FL, Lake Mary-FL or Miami-FL.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Schedule: This position will work an 8-hour shift from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Additional hours, including weekends or holidays, may be required based on operational needs.

The Medical Management Specialist I is responsible for providing non-clinical support to the Medical Management and/or Operations areas.

How you will make an impact:

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Gathers clinical information regarding case and determines appropriate area to refer or assign case (utilization management, case management, QI, Med Review).

• Provides information regarding network providers or general program information when requested.

• Regularly interacts with providers regarding authorization related inquiries.

• May assist with complex cases.

• May act as liaison between Medical Management and/or Operations and internal departments.

• Maintains and updates tracking databases.

• Prepares reports and documents all actions.

• Responsibilities exclude conducting any utilization management review activities which require interpretation of clinical information.

Minimum Requirements:

•  Requires a H.S. diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year experience or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Understanding of managed care or Medicaid/Medicare strongly preferred.

• Previous experience in healthcare industry and customer service is preferred.

• One year of experience working with authorizations is preferred.

• Previous experience working with LTSS members or Medicaid is strongly preferred.

For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

Job Level:

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

MED > Medical Ops & Support (Non-Licensed)

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid