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Care Management Associate


Reference Number: KBKYHC53

Care Management Associate
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Louisville, KY
duration  6 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Healthcare
Job Description

Hybrid - This is a telework position. 5% - 10% travel is required for meetings, training, and administrative duties.

Description:

The Care Management Associate supports comprehensive coordination of medical services including Care Team intake, screening and supporting the implementation of care plans to promote effective utilization of healthcare services. Promotes/supports quality effectiveness of Healthcare Services.

Duties

Fundamental Components:

· Responsible for initial review and triage of Care Team tasks.
· Identifies principle reason for admission, facility, and member product to correctly apply intervention assessment tools.
· Screens patients using targeted intervention business rules and processes to identify needed medical services, make appropriate referrals to medical services staff and coordinate the required services in accordance with the benefit plan.
· Monitors non-targeted cases for entry of appropriate discharge date and disposition.
· Identifies and refers outlier cases (e.g., Length of Stay) to clinical staff.
· Identifies triggers for referral into client's Case Management, Disease Management, Mixed Services, and other Specialty Programs.
· Utilizes client systems to build, research and enter member information, as needed.
· Support the Development and Implementation of Care Plans.
· Coordinates and arranges for health care service delivery under the direction of nurse or medical director in the most appropriate setting at the most appropriate expense by identifying opportunities for the patient to utilize participating providers and services.
· Promotes communication, both internally and externally to enhance effectiveness of medical management services (e.g., health care providers, and health care team members respectively).
· Performs non-medical research pertinent to the establishment, maintenance and closure of open cases.
· Provides support services to team members by answering telephone calls, taking messages, researching information and assisting in solving problems.
· Adheres to Compliance with PM Policies and Regulatory Standards.
· Maintains accurate and complete documentation of required information that meets risk management, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
· Protects the confidentiality of member information and adheres to company policies regarding confidentiality.
· May assist in the research and resolution of claims payment issues.
· Supports the administration of the hospital care, case management and quality management processes in compliance with various laws and regulations, URAQ and/or NCQA standards, Case Management Society of America (CMSA) standards where applicable, while adhering to company policy and procedures.

Experience

Background/Experience Desired:

· Experience or detailed knowledge of the Foster Care and juvenile justice systems, Adoption Assistance, the delivery of Behavior Health Services, Trauma-informed Care, ACEs, Crisis Intervention services, and evidence-based practices applicable to the SKY populations, is required.
· 2-4 years’ experience as a medical assistant, office assistant.
· Computer literacy and demonstrated proficiency is required in order to navigate through internal/external computer systems, and MS Office Suite applications, including Word and Excel.
· Effective communication, telephonic, and organization skills.
· Familiarity with basic medical terminology and concepts used in care management.
· Strong customer service skills to coordinate service delivery including attention to customers, sensitivity to issues, proactive identification and resolution of issues to promote positive outcomes for members.
· Ability to effectively participate in a multi-disciplinary team including internal and external participants.

Education

· High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Notes:

M-F 8-5
This is a telework position. 5% - 10% travel is required for meetings, training, and administrative duties.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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