Sun Life Health is Hiring a MA/CNA CHRONIC DISEASE STATE SPECIALIST Near Casa Grande, AZ
Job Details Job Location CG ARIZOLA - CASA GRANDE, AZ Position Type Full-time Job Shift 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday Description JOB TITLE: MA/CNACHRONIC DISEASE STATE SPECIALIST REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The MA/CNA Chronic Disease State Specialist promotes the health and wellness patients of Sun Life Family Health Center who have at least one diagnosis of a chronic disease. This individual will be responsible for identifying and closing gaps in care for patients with a chronic condition, as defined by Sun Life Family Health Center. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conducts data reporting to identify gaps in care or services and conducts patient outreach to facilitate follow-up care or services
Provides patient education
Provides post-care follow-up
Obtains prior-authorization and/or referrals to other healthcare services or providers as necessary
Verifies coverage and benefits with insurers
Provides patient education sessions for various health conditions; e.g., diabetes, CHF, COPD, etc.
Participate in in-service/education regarding Quality Improvement.
Assists in Chronic Care Management services for Medicare beneficiaries
Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the continual development of the Chronic Care Management Program.
Promote positive patient/guest relation in accordance with Sun Life
Adhere to Family Health Centers policies, providing a high level of quality in personal attention and service to patients and visitors
Observe organizational policies concerning unscheduled absences and reports unscheduled absences in accordance with departmental procedures
Comply with the organization Safety Policies and Procedures.
Ensure compliance with governmental licensing and regulatory requirements where applicable. Conduct annual review of and complete/suggest on-going revisions of the Policies and Procedures specific to his/her department. Maintain familiarity with and abide by all established facility and departmental policies and procedures, noting changes when they are published/posted. Conduct himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement and Values of Sun Life Family Health Center
Observe and respect the confidentiality of information in regard to patients, visitors and fellow employees if exposed to any of the above referenced information in the course of his/her job function
Dress according to the organizations dress code policy and procedure, as well as, complies with specific departmental regulations pertaining to employee appearance
Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Certified/Registered Medical assistant -OR- CNA or LNA Licensure