Medical Administrative Nurse

Job Posting Title
Medical Administrative Nurse
Agency
807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
Supervisory Organization
Medical Support Services
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$78,465/year
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership, we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.
Let’s Talk Benefits
We know your great work deserves great support. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer for all eligible employees.
Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
11 paid holidays annually.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.
Job Description
Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Salary: $78,465/year
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Agency/Division Information
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency’s core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.
Position Purpose
The Medical Administrative Nurse provides clinical support and expert guidance to Medical Directors, Physicians, and other professional staff, ensuring the effective evaluation and review of medical services within the Medicaid division. This role involves researching, developing, and maintaining medical guidelines, assisting with provider inquiries, and supporting medical policy development and review. The Medical Administrative Nurse acts as a liaison between providers and OHCA leadership, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver quality healthcare by ensuring alignment with medical criteria and guidelines while enhancing operational efficiency.
Essential Functions May Include:
Provide clinical support to Physicians, Dentists, and Professional Medical staff.
Act as a clinical specialist to assist and support physician medical reviewers/medical directors in a variety of tasks.
Research and gather data, evidence-based reports, or other pertinent information for review of specific medical services with Medical Directors and Medical Consultants.
Develop, review, revise, and maintain medical criteria and guidelines for use in the medical review process.
Act as a Medical Review resource for OHCA personnel regarding physician medical review needs and issues.
Respond to provider inquiries, requests, or other correspondence on behalf of Medical Directors, serving as a liaison between providers and Medical Directors.
Effectively communicate information from providers to appropriate OHCA staff.
Collect data, write, and monitor reports related to Medical Director/Medical Reviewer activities.
Attend meetings, webinars, teleconferences, or other sessions as needed to represent and support Medical Director activities.
Act as a medical coding resource for the Medical Directors as well as agency staff.
Act as a billing and claims resolution resource for agency staff as well as providers.
Work with other Agency departments regarding policy and program issues/concerns related to medical coverage.
Assist Medical Directors and Physician Consultant staff with any provider request regarding policy or coverage issues.
Review current medical journals for new pertinent therapies or diagnostic tools and report these to the medical unit for consideration.
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