CHOICES Care Coordinator (McMinn County)

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. seeks a CHOICES Care Coordinator to support members in achieving personal health and wellness goals.

The role involves traveling to members’ homes, coordinating services with a multidisciplinary team, and assessing needs across medical, behavioral health, and social domains. Qualified candidates include RNs licensed in Tennessee or compact states or MSWs with active unrestricted licenses.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience required (2 years).
• Strong time management, written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with members and families to identify needed supports and direct services.
• Collaborate with clinical and social support colleagues to meet health and living needs.
• Conduct thorough face-to-face visits and assess member status across domains.
• Apply criteria to authorize home and community-based services and ensure delivery.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and comply with safety policies.
• Complete required immunizations and digital literacy assessment as applicable.

Skills

PC skills

Time management

Oral & written comms

Interpersonal & org skills

Education

RN license (TN) or compact state

MSW with unrestricted license (LCSW/LMSW/LAPSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Are you a compassionate individual who enjoys helping others achieve their personal health and wellness goals? If so, a career as a CHOICES Care Coordinator might be perfect for you. As a Care Coordinator, you will make a lasting impact on members’ lives by ensuring their safety at home or within a community setting. In this role, you’ll travel to member’s homes for visits, while managing various demands and requests from both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Partnering with members and families to identify needed supports and direct services to meet personal goals for good health, employment and independent or community living.
• Collaborates with a team of clinical and social support colleagues to meet the physical, behavioral health and long term service needs of each member.
• Conduct thorough and objective face-to-face visits with and assess each members situation to determine current status and needs, including physical, behavioral, functional, psycho-social, financial, and employment and independent living expectations.
• Utilizing criteria for authorizing appropriate home and community based services and confirm those services are being provided and that members needs are being met.
• Valid Driver's License.
• TB Skin Test (applies to coordinators that work in the field).
• Position requires 24 months in role before eligible to post for other internal positions.
• Various immunizations and/or associated medical tests may be required for this position.
• This job requires digital literacy assessment.

Job Qualifications

• Experience 2 years - Clinical experience required
• Skills\\Certifications PC Skills required (Basic Microsoft Office and E-Mail) Effective time management skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• License Registered nurse with an active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Act; or Masters in Social Work with an active unrestricted license (LCSW, LMSW, or LAPSW).
• Employees who are required to operate either a BCBST-owned vehicle or a personal or rental vehicle for company business on a routine basis* will be automatically enrolled into the BCBST Driver Safety Program. The employee will also be required to adhere to the guidelines set forth through the program. This includes, maintaining a valid driver’s license, auto insurance compliance with minimum liability requirements; as defined in the “Use of Non BCBST-Owned Vehicle” Policy (for employees driving personal or rental vehicles only); and maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR). *The definition for "routine basis" is defined as daily, weekly or at regularly schedule times.
• Number of Openings Available 1 Worker Type: Employee Company: VSHP Volunteer State Health Plan, Inc

BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.

As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.

At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members.

We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability.

We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously.

Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST.

We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.

BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based. BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense. If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.