Disease Management Case Manager coordinates the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for a patient in a disease management program, from admission to discharge. Acts as a liaison between patient/family, employer and healthcare personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively. Being a Disease Management Case Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to documenting case progress, identifying health risks, and reporting the findings of the case study at appropriate intervals. Requires an associate's degree/bachelor's degree, and is licensed to practice nursing. Additionally, Disease Management Case Manager typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Disease Management Case Manager's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Summary of Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the unit Supervisor, this person provides service coordination services for eligible participants who are Medicaid eligible under Community Health Choices. Service Coordinators are responsible for providing ongoing service coordination services to eligible participants including ongoing monitoring to assure individual health, safety, and wellness; linkage to community and available resources; communicating information to participants; and developing and maintaining service plans outlining participant strengths, needs, and services. Eligible participants are 21 and older and have physical disabilities requiring long-term care needs. Eligible participants live in nursing facilities or in private community homes. Service Coordinators either serve participants living in private community homes (Community) or participants living in nursing homes (Nursing homes). Participants living in nursing homes are Medicaid-eligible through PA Health and Wellness. Participants living in private community homes are Medicaid-eligible through PA Health and Wellness or AmeriHealth Caritas. All service coordination activities are provided in accordance with all existing policies, procedures, and regulations and in accord with the mission and values of the company.
Essential Functions:
Assess needs and complete comprehensive assessments.
Linkage to services.
Develop plans.
Monitor.
Communicate and collaborate.
Verify eligibility.
Documentation.
Provide ongoing support and crisis intervention.
Personal Characteristics:
Independent, Tech-Savvy, Responsive, Kind, Ethical, Motivated, Active Listener, Life-Long Learner, Adaptable, Confidential, Resourceful, Values, & Trustworthy
Education and Experience:
(1) Registered Nurse (RN); or (2) have a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related fields with practicum experience: or (3) have at least three (3) or more years of experience in a social service or a healthcare related setting.
Employment Requirements:
Automobile and Valid Insurance, Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License, acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Check, Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, Social Security Card, Immigration and Naturalization (I-9), Drug Screening Clearance.
Service Coordinators providing services within the Nursing Home project must complete TB testing.
Working Conditions:
Comfortable working within an open office environment and communicating through virtual technology. Travel throughout the coverage area is required and may occur in adverse conditions. Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds.
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