Care Coordination Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta seeks a case manager to provide services to a limited caseload of low-risk patients. You will coordinate with patients and caregivers to evaluate needs, goals, and current services, determine eligibility, benefits, and education for admissions, and enter authorization data.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to develop a client-focused plan, support access to care, arrange referrals, monitor progress toward treatment milestones, and document cases in

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with gaining access to care based on their needs, making referrals as appropriate.
• Develops and communicates a comprehensive disposition plan in collaboration with the patient, caregivers, physician, nurses, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating plan of care by coordinating resources and services to assure continuity and quality of care; reviewing authorizations and diagnoses as needed.
• Attends case management rounds with clinicians and reviews diagnoses as needed.
• Assists in connecting patients with existing services by coordinating with patients and their families to evaluate needs, goals, and current services.
• Documents the patient's case in all medical files and ensures adherence to policies to meet regulatory requirements.
• Assists in providing services related to the initial case assessment and adjudication of eligibility, benefits, and education for admissions.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta seeks a case manager to provide services to a limited caseload of low-risk patients. You will coordinate with patients and caregivers to evaluate needs, goals, and current services, determine eligibility, benefits, and education for admissions, and enter authorization data.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to develop a client-focused plan, support access to care, arrange referrals, monitor progress toward treatment milestones, and document cases in