What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator Associate MCR position at AMERINC?
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At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.
Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.
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Role Overview:
The Associate Care Coordinator assists low risk Enrollees, appropriate for care coordination and care management services, in achieving their optimal level of health. The Associate Care Coordinator must have relevant experience and education to work telephonically and face to face with Enrollees to be able to complete surveys/assessments and update a plan of care for low risk members.
Responsibilities:
- This candidate will provide care coordination services to low risk/low acuity members
- Provides access to a single point of contact for all questions or inquiries
- Conducts surveys and assessments with Enrollees and/ or their caregiver
- Conducts periodic field assessments as required
- Create and update Individualized Care Plan
- Conducts medication review
- Provides periodic monitoring of health, functional and mental status
- Ensures the provision of services in the least restrictive setting and transition support across and between specialties and care settings
- Connects Enrollees to services that promote community living and help to delay or avoid nursing facility placement
- Coordinates with social service agencies (e.g., local departments of health, social services and community based organizations)
- May refer Enrollees to state, local and/or other community resources
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in a health or social services related field
- Certification as a Case Manager or a Community Health Worker preferred
Licensure
- Valid driver’s license with car insurance
Experience:
- 1 to 3 years social services and/or care management/coordination experience working with clients in a home/community setting, including those receiving physical health, behavioral health and social services preferred
- 3 to 5 years of Case Management experience preferred
- Experience in a remote/telephonic environment preferred
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package
Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.
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