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Managed Care Community Connector
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$40,759 / year median in the U.S.
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Managed Care Community Connector AltaStaff, LLC
•3.8 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $27.00
•$28.50 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description AltaStaff is a staffing agency currently looking for a Community Connector for one of our Managed Care partners.
Location:
This role is fully remote but candidates must reside in CST timezone
Pay:
$27.00
•$28.50 hourly
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8am
•5pm
CST Position Purpose:
The Community Connector conducts telephone visits with members to assist in setting up follow up visits after a hospitalization or emergency department visit.
Job Responsibilities:
Work to ensure that patients progress toward desired outcomes with quality care that is medically appropriate and cost-effective based on the severity of illness and the site of service. Serves as a community-based member advocate and resource, using knowledge of the community and resources available to engage and assist vulnerable members in managing their healthcare needs Collaborates with and supports the Healthcare Services team by providing nonclinical paraprofessional duties in the field, to include meeting with members in their homes, nursing homes, shelters, or doctor's offices, etc. Empowers members by helping them navigate and maximize their health plan benefits. Assistance may include scheduling appointments with providers; arranging transportation for healthcare visits; getting prescriptions filled; and following up with members on missed appointments. Assists members in accessing social services such as community-based resources for housing, food, employment, etc. Provides outreach to locate and/or provide support for disconnected members with special needs.
Job Qualifications:
HS Diploma/GED 2+ years of experience working in healthcare or managed care Must have 1+ years of experience in care management or in a medical/behavioral health setting Must have valid Driver's License If you've applied and would like to view your application status, please visit: https://altastaff.zenople.com/login/ALTA AltaStaff is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. INDLP
Benefits
- Dental Insurance