Care Coordinator, LSW

Bluestone Physician Services; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Minnesota seeks a Care Coordinator to manage senior members' care. This full-time role involves working from home while traveling locally to coordinate services. Candidates with a nursing or social work background are encouraged to apply. Bluestone offers a supportive work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Company paid Short and Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement plan with 4% matching contributions

Mileage reimbursement program

Company sponsored cell phone, laptop and scrubs

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience with the geriatric population in care coordination.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage member caseloads within assigned geographic area.
• Conduct annual assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with medical care teams to ensure health care quality.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Current MN Licensed Social Worker

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license

Job description

Bluestone Physician Services delivers great outcomes by bringing exceptional care to patients living with complex, chronic conditions and disabilities. Our unique, robust model of care goes beyond primary care services — our multidisciplinary care teams collaborate with patients, their families and other healthcare providers to deliver care that is preventative, proactive and tailored to their unique needs. Our care teams travel to patients who reside in Assisted Living, Memory Care and Group Home communities throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida.

In addition to primary care, Bluestone has a highly developed care coordination model for more than 14,000 seniors and individuals living with disabilities in Minnesota. Bluestone Care Coordination partners with Minnesota health plans to support their members who receive medical assistance through Minnesota’s Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC) & Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) programs. Care Coordinators are registered nurses or licensed social workers who work directly with members to assess their physical, mental and social needs and facilitate services and communication across their care team to support their best interests and close gaps in care.

Our success is only possible through the hard work of our employees who bring our core values of Dedication, Excellence, Collaboration and Caring to life every day. Bluestone has been named to the Star Tribune's Top Workplace list for the 12th year in a row! Bluestone also achieved Top Workplace USA 2021-2024!

Position Overview :

Join our team as a Care Coordinator where you will work with the senior population managing Department of Human Services (DHS) and Center for Medicare / Medicaid Services (CMS) required activities for Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO / MSC+) members living in the community and assisted living facilities. In this position, you will work from home, but regularly travel your local area to serve the needs of your members and your community.

Schedule : Full time position, day shift hours, no evenings, weekends or holidays. Hours are 8am to 5pm Monday thru Thursday & 8am to 3pm on Fridays.

Location : Maplewood and Roseville , MN areas

Salary Range : $65,000 - $75,000

Responsibilities :

As a Care Coordinator, you will manage member caseloads within your assigned geographic area. This includes :

Coordinating face-to-face visits

Managing the Elderly Waiver

Conducting annual assessments including Personal Care Assistance (PCA) assessments for community members and customized living tools for members residing in Assisted Livings

Reviewing current health needs, identifying goals, and developing individualized care plans

Helping connect members with community and state resources and services

Completing required documentation

Collaborating with medical care teams to ensure health care quality measures are met and use utilization management tools to meet value-based goals

Supporting members during transitions of care as well as collaborating with their care team to ensure a safe discharge and follow up plan

Qualifications :

Education / Certification / Experience

Current MN Licensed Social Worker (new grads encouraged to apply)

OR Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license

One or more years of experience working with the geriatric population in case management / care coordination, Home Care, Nursing Home, TCU or Assisted Living settings preferred

Must have a valid driver’s license

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to work independently

Access to a private and compliant home office space

Creative problem-solving skills

Appreciation for working with diverse populations

Proven ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Demonstrated compatibility with Bluestone’s mission and operating philosophies

Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Bluestone Benefits : Health Insurance

Company paid Short and Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement plan with 4% matching contributions

Eight (8) paid holidays for office closures plus two (2) floating holidays

Mileage reimbursement program for field employees

Company sponsored cell phone, laptop and scrubs

Regular business hours

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