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Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Portland, Vancouver, Renton, Medford, Burlington, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices.
Preference will be given to current employees and candidates who reside within a commutable distance from our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices or who are willing to relocate.
Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.
Who We Are Looking For:
Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of Medical Policy Implementation Analyst Senior are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Health Service Organization (HSO) Medical Policy team, our Medical Policy Implementation Analyst Senior identifies, recommends and publishes clinical policy criteria for all lines of business. Organizes and maintains policies so they are accessible to internal and external customers. Consults with Medical Directors and other internal staff on policy development and implementation as well as system application – all in service of making our members’ health journeys easier.
Are you energized by the opportunity to translate complex clinical policies into accessible guidance that directly impacts members' health care experiences? Are you comfortable managing multiple clinical policies across different lines of business while maintaining meticulous organization and accessibility for diverse stakeholders? Then this role may be the perfect fit.
What You Bring to Cambia:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health science or related field (e.g, nursing, public health) and 5 years of experience in working with medical policies and 3 years of direct clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), if no CPC currently, employee must attain CPC within 6 months of hire.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license (must have a current unrestricted RN license).
Skills and Attributes:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the following: anatomy and physiology/disease processes; medical terminology, medical and surgical procedures.
- Familiarity with CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding for medical technologies, procedures, and services.
- Familiarity with utilization review and clinical claim review process.
- Demonstrated knowledge of coverage policies, policy application hierarchy and search methodologies. Knowledge of CMS Medicare coverage guidelines and compliance rules desirable.
- Demonstrated analytical ability to identify problems, develop solutions and implement a chosen course of action with internal and external medical professionals and other experts.
- General computer skills (including use of Microsoft Office, Outlook) and various Web-based internet applications.
- Strong organization skills, and an independent worker.
- Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- In-depth knowledge of the following: anatomy and physiology/disease processes; interpretation of medical and CMS policies; MCG criteria; clinical utilization management, case management or behavioral health management.
- Competency interpreting and applying CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding for medical technologies, procedures, and services.
- Knowledge of techniques for conducting literature searches and identifying relevant clinical practice guidelines.
- Ability to appraise, summarize, and present research and clinical practice guideline recommendations to inform policy criteria.
- Demonstrated success with project management and ability to serve as key member of project team.
What You Will Do at Cambia:
- Effectively drafts, interprets and applies medical policies and assists in the workload distribution of the medical policy team. Present policy criteria recommendations to Medical Directors and other internal staff for approval.
- Tracks patterns in utilization and appeals to inform policy criteria changes and new policies.
- Appropriately applies procedural and diagnostic coding (CPT, HCPCS, and ICD) to policy criteria with an understanding of the impact on policy implementation.
- Implements, maintains, and publishes on the web a library of clinical criteria that is accessible to internal and external customers.
- Works with system users and databases to ensure consistent application and implementation of policies.
- Develops and maintains related department procedures.
- Ability to manage project tasks, set objectives, goals, and develop schedules while meeting deadlines and documentation requirements for accreditation standards with minimal supervision.
- Interpret and summarize scientific literature and clinical practice guidelines in order to inform the drafting and approval of medical policies.
- Uses evidence and guideline summaries to develop and update clinical policy criteria.
- Interprets the policy criteria for entry into CWQI Guideline Modification Module for clinical review.
- Advise and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding policy questions, decisions, outcomes.
Li-Hybrid
Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure/certifications; and performance history.
National pay structure — applies to the Boise, Portland, Salem, Seattle/Renton/Tacoma, Burlington, Vancouver, and Salt Lake City metro areas. The full salary range is $80,000 - $130,000 and the bonus target is 10%. The expected salary range is $85,000 - $115,000.
Regional pay structure — applies to North Dakota and to Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah locations outside the metro areas listed above. The full salary range is $72,000 - $117,000 and the bonus target is 10%. The expected salary range is $76,500 - $103,500.
About Cambia
Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.
Why Join the Cambia Team?
At Cambia, you can:
- Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
- Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
- Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
- Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
- Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.
We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.
In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
- Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
- Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
- Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
- Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
- Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
- Commute and parking benefits.
Learn more about our benefits.
We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.
As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.
Medical Policy Implementation Analyst Senior
Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Portland, Vancouver, Renton, Medford, Burlington, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices.
Preference will be given to current employees and candidates who reside within a commutable distance from our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices or who are willing to relocate.
Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.
Who We Are Looking For:
Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of Medical Policy Implementation Analyst Senior are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Health Service Organization (HSO) Medical Policy team, our Medical Policy Implementation Analyst Senior identifies, recommends and publishes clinical policy criteria for all lines of business. Organizes and maintains policies so they are accessible to internal and external customers. Consults with Medical Directors and other internal staff on policy development and implementation as well as system application – all in service of making our members’ health journeys easier.
Are you energized by the opportunity to translate complex clinical policies into accessible guidance that directly impacts members' health care experiences? Are you comfortable managing multiple clinical policies across different lines of business while maintaining meticulous organization and accessibility for diverse stakeholders? Then this role may be the perfect fit.
What You Bring to Cambia:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health science or related field (e.g, nursing, public health) and 5 years of experience in working with medical policies and 3 years of direct clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), if no CPC currently, employee must attain CPC within 6 months of hire.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license (must have a current unrestricted RN license).
Skills and Attributes:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the following: anatomy and physiology/disease processes; medical terminology, medical and surgical procedures.
- Familiarity with CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding for medical technologies, procedures, and services.
- Familiarity with utilization review and clinical claim review process.
- Demonstrated knowledge of coverage policies, policy application hierarchy and search methodologies. Knowledge of CMS Medicare coverage guidelines and compliance rules desirable.
- Demonstrated analytical ability to identify problems, develop solutions and implement a chosen course of action with internal and external medical professionals and other experts.
- General computer skills (including use of Microsoft Office, Outlook) and various Web-based internet applications.
- Strong organization skills, and an independent worker.
- Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- In-depth knowledge of the following: anatomy and physiology/disease processes; interpretation of medical and CMS policies; MCG criteria; clinical utilization management, case management or behavioral health management.
- Competency interpreting and applying CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding for medical technologies, procedures, and services.
- Knowledge of techniques for conducting literature searches and identifying relevant clinical practice guidelines.
- Ability to appraise, summarize, and present research and clinical practice guideline recommendations to inform policy criteria.
- Demonstrated success with project management and ability to serve as key member of project team.
What You Will Do at Cambia:
- Effectively drafts, interprets and applies medical policies and assists in the workload distribution of the medical policy team. Present policy criteria recommendations to Medical Directors and other internal staff for approval.
- Tracks patterns in utilization and appeals to inform policy criteria changes and new policies.
- Appropriately applies procedural and diagnostic coding (CPT, HCPCS, and ICD) to policy criteria with an understanding of the impact on policy implementation.
- Implements, maintains, and publishes on the web a library of clinical criteria that is accessible to internal and external customers.
- Works with system users and databases to ensure consistent application and implementation of policies.
- Develops and maintains related department procedures.
- Ability to manage project tasks, set objectives, goals, and develop schedules while meeting deadlines and documentation requirements for accreditation standards with minimal supervision.
- Interpret and summarize scientific literature and clinical practice guidelines in order to inform the drafting and approval of medical policies.
- Uses evidence and guideline summaries to develop and update clinical policy criteria.
- Interprets the policy criteria for entry into CWQI Guideline Modification Module for clinical review.
- Advise and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding policy questions, decisions, outcomes.
Li-Hybrid
Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure/certifications; and performance history.
National pay structure — applies to the Boise, Portland, Salem, Seattle/Renton/Tacoma, Burlington, Vancouver, and Salt Lake City metro areas. The full salary range is $80,000 - $130,000 and the bonus target is 10%. The expected salary range is $85,000 - $115,000.
Regional pay structure — applies to North Dakota and to Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah locations outside the metro areas listed above. The full salary range is $72,000 - $117,000 and the bonus target is 10%. The expected salary range is $76,500 - $103,500.
About Cambia
Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.
Why Join the Cambia Team?
At Cambia, you can:
- Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
- Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
- Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
- Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
- Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.
We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.
In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
- Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
- Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
- Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
- Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
- Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
- Commute and parking benefits.
Learn more about our benefits.
We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.
As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Policy
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation requirements
EB-2 eligibility for policy roles depends on demonstrating that your position requires an advanced degree in a specific field. A generic master's in public administration carries less weight than one tied to a defined policy domain like health economics or environmental regulation.
Target employers with established PERM filing histories
Federal contractors, university policy centers, and large nonprofit advocacy organizations file PERM applications regularly. These employers have internal HR processes for labor certification, which shortens your sponsorship timeline compared to first-time sponsors.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring policy employers
Searching broadly for policy jobs buries the few roles where sponsorship is already on the table. Migrate Mate filters by employers with active green card filing history, so you target organizations that have already navigated PERM for roles like yours.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your policy role and location before PERM is approved. Check your job title against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets the required wage level, since underpayment blocks certification.
Negotiate timing before your employer files the PERM application
Once PERM is filed, your employer's recruitment documentation is locked in. Raise questions about job duties, title, and remote-work arrangements before filing, not after. Changes post-filing can require restarting the entire labor certification process.
Distinguish EB-2 NIW self-petition from employer-sponsored PERM
If your policy work serves a national interest, like public health research or international development, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver lets you self-petition without a job offer. USCIS evaluates your proposed work's impact independently of any employer's PERM obligation.
Green Card Policy: Frequently Asked Questions
Do policy jobs typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most policy roles at think tanks, federal contractors, and advocacy organizations qualify under EB-2, because the positions routinely require a master's degree or higher in a relevant field like public policy, economics, or law. Roles with a bachelor's degree requirement and several years of experience often fall under EB-3. Your employer's HR team documents the educational requirement in the PERM application, so the job description language matters.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for policy professionals?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to an employer, renewed in three-year increments, and subject to an annual lottery for most cap-subject petitions. PERM green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration pathway with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but it leads to lawful permanent residency rather than repeated renewals.
How do I find policy employers who already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search policy roles filtered by employers with verified green card filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to organizations that may not have sponsored before. Employers like large nonprofits, university research centers, and federal contractors tend to have established PERM processes and dedicated HR contacts for immigration matters.
Can I switch policy jobs while my green card application is pending?
You can change employers under the AC21 portability rule once your I-140 petition has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Policy and public affairs roles are broadly classifiable under O*NET categories, which gives you meaningful flexibility if your sponsoring employer changes its hiring plans.
What happens if my employer withdraws PERM sponsorship before I receive my green card?
If your I-140 has been approved and pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability protects your priority date even if your employer withdraws the petition. You can port to a new employer in a comparable policy role without restarting the entire process. If the I-140 has not yet been approved, you would need a new employer to file a new PERM application, which resets your place in the queue. Contact USCIS directly if your petition is withdrawn to understand your current status.