Medical Case Manager

Lansing Area Aids Network Inc; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Simple IRA matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Lansing Area Aids Network Inc. is seeking a Medical Case Manager to oversee HIV case management and coordinate care. The role focuses on helping clients access medical services, medications, and health insurance, while removing barriers to care and adherence to treatment.

The position requires a clinical mindset, ability to work with diverse populations, and participation in team meetings, with benefits including health coverage and a Simple IRA match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or equivalent; medical training or HIV/AIDS experience helpful.
• Experience with chronically ill and diverse populations; willingness to engage with HIV/AIDS care.
• License and certification requirements to be obtained within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical case management oversight and adherence to medical protocols.
• Assist clients in accessing primary care, medications, and health insurance.
• Identify and remove barriers to care and ensure adherence to prescribed treatment.

Skills

Case management

HIV/AIDS care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

REPORTS TO: Care Program Manager SALARY: $44,000 JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Care Program Manager(s), this person is responsible for the provision of medical case management oversight, including adherence to medical protocols, risk reduction and health education services, outreach to targeted populations, i.e., bringing clients out of care into care. The goal of the Medical Case Manager is to help individuals living with HIV to access primary/infectious medical care, and medications, identify and remove barriers to medical care, health insurance and ensure adherence to prescribed medical treatment. The Medical Case Manager meets regularly with the care team to monitor program objectives and other issues pertinent to the successful completion of various goals. The position is also responsible for attendance at regular staff meetings and other meetings as assigned by E.D./Program Manager.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS A valid Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Certification as a Case Manager (or ability to obtain within three months of hire or as MDHHS training schedule allows). EDUCATION At minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent; medical training or work in the medical field and experience with HIV/AIDS will be helpful.

EXPERIENCE Experience working with chronically ill, diverse populations, experience in HIV/AIDS or the willingness to become facile in all aspects of HIV/AIDS.

BENEFITS Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, Simple IRA matching, paid holidays, and paid time off.

LAAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. LAAN does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants living with HIV, who identify as LGBTQIA+, and those who represent minority and/or underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.