Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Manage the pre-authorization process for cases in Singapore, assessing proposed treatment and therapies for medical necessity, in accordance with global medical guidelines.

Review claims and evaluate the appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of the medical treatment and services.

Use clinical knowledge to assess diagnosis and treatment plans and goals and identifies gaps in care or risks for readmission or complications.

Establish patient centric goals and interventions to meet the member\xe2\x80\x99s needs.

Interface with the member, family members/caregivers, and the healthcare team, as well as internal matrix partners.

Balance business needs with patient advocacy.

Assess member\xe2\x80\x99s health status and treatment plan and identifies any gaps or barriers to healthcare.

Coordinate care for customers by reviewing medical and claim information, ensure compliance with approved services and fees and discuss cases with hospital staff and physicians.

Establish a documented patient centric case management plan involving all appropriate parties (client, physician, providers, employers, etc.), identifies anticipated case results/outcomes, criteria for case closure, and promotes communication within all parties involved.

Work with Cigna physicians to evaluate complex cases and receive appropriate clinical expertise on diagnosis and treatment plans.

Deliver to customers clinical programs including case management, chronic condition management, lifestyle coaching, pre assignment assessment and any other program delivered by global clinical operations.

Maintain accurate workflow and process documents.

Adhere to professional practice within scope of licensure and certification quality assurance standards and all case management policy and procedures.

Participate in unit and corporate training initiatives and demonstrates evidence of continuing education to maintain clinical expertise and certification as appropriate.

Participate in clinical projects to enhance our customer\xe2\x80\x99s health and wellbeing.

Play an active role towards Cigna\xc2\xb4s digital transformation.

Serve as clinical liaison to Clients.

Key Challenges/Anticipated Changes in Environment:

Demonstrate sensitivity to emotionally distressed and culturally diverse situations, clients and customers.

Manage/coordinate an active volume of cases by providing information and coordination to customers worldwide in a multicultural population.

Coordinate care with other Cigna Case Managers around the world when a need for local or regional expertise is important for better care or to comply with regulations.

Developmental Value:

Gain experiences and knowledge within the insurance and healthcare industry

Broad exposure to all aspect of business operations and to develop leadership/general management skills.

Continue to utilize and enhance healthcare knowledge while out of clinical setting.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor\'s degree in nursing

Clinical knowledge to assess diagnosis and treatment plans and goals and identifies gaps in care or risks for readmission or complications.

Necessary licenses and certifications for quality assurance standards and all case management policy and procedures

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrates problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to build excellent working relationships with staff, matrix partners, customers and providers.

Ability to act as an \xe2\x80\x9cadvocate\xe2\x80\x9d for the customer while complying with internal Policies and procedures and contractual/legal compliance requirements.

Strong time management and prioritization skills

Enthusiastic with a positive attitude

Ability to operate computer, proficient with Microsoft office products, call center software, and a variety of software.

About The Cigna Group

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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