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Amerihealth Caritas
Care Manager
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What they do
A Nursing Home or Home Health Administrator manages staff and operations at a long term care facility. Oversees admission and care of residents, staff hiring, billing and finances, compliance with regulatory requirements and building maintenance. Maintains professional licensing requirements. Manages staff, recordkeeping, billing, finances, and other administrative work for a home health care program, where aides assist clients with personal, household and some health-related services in their homes.
$98,317 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Role Overview The In-Office Care Manager (RN/LICSW) assists members appropriate for care management and care coordination services in achieving their optimal level of health through self-management. The Care Manager (RN/LICSW) is responsible for engaging the member, member's caregiver and providers to assess, plan, and establish individual member goals. Will facilitate and coordinate care for the members while assuring quality and use of cost-effective resources. The position will function as a single point of contact and be an advocate for members in the care management program. Work Arrangement Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST; 4 days must be worked in our DC office located at 1201 Maine Ave SW and 1 day can be worked remotely This is an in-office position. Associates are responsible for commuter cost however, company has a commuter benefit program. Must reside in the DC metro area. Office is in close proximity to two metro stations. Must engage directly with identified members through face-to-face visits in the community as needed Responsibilities Assess members through face-to-face or telephone calls to determine care coordination and care management needs for all referred members Completes a comprehensive person-centered assessment that includes physical health history, mental health history, social determinants of health, and supportive needs Coordinates physical, behavioral health, and social services Provides medication management, including regular medication reconciliation and support of medication adherence Identifies problems/barriers for care coordination and appropriate care management interventions Creates a plan of care to assist members in reducing/resolving problems and/or barriers so that members may achieve their optimal level of health Identifies goals and assigns priority with associated time frames for completion. As appropriate, shares goals with the member and family Identifies and implements the appropriate level of intervention based upon the member's needs and clinical progress Schedules follow up calls as necessary, makes appropriate referrals. Implements actions to address member issues. Documents progress towards meeting goals and resolving problems Coordinates care and services with the Care Coordinator, Community Health Navigator, member, member's caregiver as appropriate, PCP Specialist, complex adulat and pediatric populations and Facility/Vendor Providers Education and Experience Required for RN candidates: Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the District of Columbia. Associate's Degree in Nursing.