Patient Care Manager Assistant

LHC Group; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an LPN Assistant Manager to join their dedicated team. This role emphasizes a culture of caring, belonging, and trust while providing essential support in patient care coordination. The position offers a blend of office-based responsibilities and direct patient interaction, ensuring that high-quality care is delivered. With a commitment to employee wellness and career growth, this opportunity invites you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to elevate your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Flexibility for work-life balance

Holidays & paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Company-wide support and resources

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in the state of practice is required.
• Current CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with phone calls and coordinate communication with field staff and physicians.
• Monitor patient status and ensure proper care coordination.
• Prepare patient lists for weekly case conferences.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Current LPN Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for an LPN Assistant Manager.

This position will be mainly office-based, Monday through Friday, with occasional patient care.

At Central Missouri Home Health, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. It truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you, including:

• Employee wellness programs
• Flexibility for true work-life balance
• Holidays & paid time off
• Continuing education & career growth opportunities
• Company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Assist with phone calls from field staff, physician offices, referral sources, and patients. Take messages and orders as needed.
• Monitor the status of incoming faxes and report relevant information to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate communication and fax applicable documents to physician offices.
• Monitor the status of pending labs, facilitate follow-up, and communicate results to physicians and other personnel as appropriate.
• Monitor the status of patients in the hospital to ensure proper care coordination.
• Assist the Patient Care Manager with managing software system reports for effective care coordination and utilization management to promote positive patient outcomes (e.g., therapy utilization, missed visits, rescheduled visits).
• Assist with payer source authorizations, as needed.
• Follow up on health check calls or tele-monitoring alerts to ensure proper communication within the team.
• Prepare patient lists and necessary documents for weekly case conferences.
• Provide direct patient care as necessary, in accordance with scope of practice, care plans, physician orders, and in coordination with the healthcare team. Do not alter the plan of care.
• Complete required learning courses and additional assignments as requested by the Executive Director, including state-specific training per regulations.
• Assist in clinician documentation reviews and audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in the agency's Episode Management process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

License Requirements:

• Current CPR certification required.
• Current LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. View our comprehensive benefits and perks at: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Central Missouri Home Health, part of the LHC Group family, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We provide high-quality, cost-effective care through home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare because, at LHC Group, it’s all about helping people.