What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Manager position at Lawndale Christian Health Center?
Brief Description
Mission
Our mission is to show and share the love of Jesus by promoting wellness and providing quality, affordable healthcare for Lawndale and the neighboring communities.
Position Summary
The Care Manager is responsible for working as part of a care team to provide care management services for patients with high medical needs and patients of various risk groups. The Care Manager will coordinate with the Population Health Nurse, the Population Health Social Worker, providers, other staff (including pharmacy, behavioral health, and spiritual care), and community agencies regarding patient care/care management for patients in specifically defined patient populations in order to facilitate and implement a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to manage health conditions, utilization of resources, patient self-care, and the implementation and evaluation of a care plan as it applies to non-clinical needs.
Qualifications
Mission
Our mission is to show and share the love of Jesus by promoting wellness and providing quality, affordable healthcare for Lawndale and the neighboring communities.
Position Summary
The Care Manager is responsible for working as part of a care team to provide care management services for patients with high medical needs and patients of various risk groups. The Care Manager will coordinate with the Population Health Nurse, the Population Health Social Worker, providers, other staff (including pharmacy, behavioral health, and spiritual care), and community agencies regarding patient care/care management for patients in specifically defined patient populations in order to facilitate and implement a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to manage health conditions, utilization of resources, patient self-care, and the implementation and evaluation of a care plan as it applies to non-clinical needs.
Qualifications
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills and is able to communicate clearly to patients, staff, and community agencies
- Strong ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced, team environment
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal relationship and customer service skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Embraces and personifies the mission of Lawndale Christian Health Center, by performing work in a whole person way, providing for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of staff members and patients
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- B.S/B.A in social/health sciences, nursing, or related degree preferred
- Two or more years of relevant experience preferred
- Health Insurance including Dental, Vision & Pharmacy Benefits
- Paid time off / Paid holidays
- Educational Reimbursement
- Home Buyer Assistance Program
- Retirement Contributions and more....