Case Manager

Job Description

Community Clinic is a patient-directed Community Health Center, which provides affordable primary health care and supportive services to our neighbors in Northwest Arkansas. Community Health Centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers, is a Federal designation whereby community health needs are identified and are responded to appropriately.  We provide health care using a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) approach: the needs of the patient come first. Community Clinic recognizes that every employee plays a vital role.  We care.  You belong. 

Job Summary

Community Clinic is seeking an experienced nurse to work as a Case Manager to engage with our patients in high risk categories. This role will guide patients with chronic conditions in self-management/care planning and will manage cases during high risk transition times. The role is primarily located in Fayetteville, AR but will work 2 days a week in Siloam Springs, AR.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provides case management/utilization review and planning to assure that the patient progresses through the continuum of care.
• Coordinates the integration of social service function into patient care.
• Follows the Population Health Management model/chronic disease management protocols which focus on the critical importance of patient activation, involvement and personal responsibility; and the patient focused expansion of care coordination provided through wellness and disease management.
• Ensures compliance with quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with clinical staff in the development and execution of the plan of care and achievements of goals.
• Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s and family’s ability to make informed decisions.
• Ensures that patient tests and labs are appropriate and necessary and are carried out within the established timeframe and that results are promptly available to providers.
• Promotes effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources.

Qualifications

• Arkansas RN or LPN License required. 
• 1 year of experience in discharge planning/hospital required.
• 1 year of experience in primary care required.
• 2 years of utilization review/case management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical practices in an ambulatory care, family practice setting.
• Knowledge of risk management and QI/QA principles, practices and management.

Why Work at Community Clinic?

• Be a part of a mission driven organization providing comprehensive health care to everyone in your community, regardless of their financial or medical situation!
• Automatic 5% contribution to employee retirement plan, no match required!
• Competitive pay, time-off, and paid holidays! 
• 2 Annual bonus opportunities worth up to $1000 each!