Care Management Assistant

UNC Health; Smithfield (NC); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Care Management Assistant to support care managers, utilization managers, and social workers in patient care coordination. The role focuses on ensuring smooth operations within the healthcare team and timely care delivery.

Duties include participating in huddles, prioritizing tasks, assisting with delegated tasks, coordinating transitions, helping patients navigate the system, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy.
• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience required.
• Proficiency in using healthcare software systems and electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of care coordination principles, healthcare regulations, and documentation requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Participates in regular care management huddles to discuss patient cases and care plans.
• Prioritizes workload with the team to address high-priority tasks promptly.
• Assists in delegating tasks by clinicians and care managers, including payer communications.
• Supports patient care transitions and coordinates scheduling and transportation.
• Helps patients navigate the health care system and locate providers.
• Assists in procuring services and equipment per department protocols.
• Facilitates care-transition documentation (e.g., FL-2, PASRR) accurately.
• Maintains communication and escalates concerns per guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Care coordination knowledge

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Healthcare software systems

EMR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
The Care Management Assistant position supports care managers, utilization managers, and social workers by performing a variety of responsibilities related to patient care coordination and management. The primary objective of the Care Management Assistant is to assist in the coordination and delivery of patient care services, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• 1. Huddles: The Care Management Assistant participates in regular huddles with the care management team to discuss patient cases, care plans, and address any challenges or concerns.
• 2. Prioritized work: The Care Management Assistant helps prioritize the workload by assessing the urgency and importance of various tasks. They collaborate with the care management team to ensure that high-priority tasks are addressed promptly.
• 3. Delegated tasks assigned by clinician: The Care Management Assistant assists in the delegation of tasks assigned by the clinician, utilization manager, social worker, or care manager. They work closely with the healthcare team to ensure that delegated tasks are properly completed. Delegated tasks may include payer communication to facilitate optimal reimbursement and timely approvals for necessary care and services.
• 4. Patient care transitions: The Care Management Assistant conducts activities, as assigned, to ensure patients are engaged in their care and have the necessary resources and support. They may also assist in scheduling appointments and coordinating transportation as needed.
• 5. Assists patients in navigating the health care system: The Care Management Assistant provides guidance and support to patients in navigating the complexities of the health care system. This includes explaining health insurance coverage, helping patients find appropriate healthcare providers and services, and assisting in the coordination of care between different healthcare providers and facilities.
• 6. Resource Procurement: The Care Management Assistant assists in the procurement of services and/or equipment relevant to their assigned department's protocols.
• 7. Facilitates documentation for care transitions: The Care Management Assistant facilitates the documentation required for care transitions, such as transcribing forms like FL-2 (Level of Care Determination) and PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review). They assist with necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• 8. Communication & Escalations per guidelines: The Care Management Assistant maintains effective communication within the care management team and escalates any concerns or issues according to established guidelines. They act as a liaison between patients, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate effective communication and resolution of any care-related challenges.

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• No licensure or certification required.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency in using healthcare software systems and electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of care coordination principles, healthcare regulations, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Care Management -

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$19.98 - $28.54 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search.