Senior Case Manager RN - Oncology (Remote)

Highmark Health; Fulton (MS); Remote; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management for members, ensuring quality and cost-effective care. You will assess needs, develop and implement care plans, coordinate services and monitor progress toward outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure, CCM certification within 36 months of hire, 5+ years of relevant experience, CBT/MI/DBT training, and proficiency with EHR/case management software. Office-based or remote role with HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in clinical, case/utilization, or disease management or related health ops experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Advanced training in CBT, motivational interviewing, or DBT.
• Clinical assessment and care planning expertise.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, case management software and EHRs.
• RN licensure or higher with CCM certification timeline.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of members with complex health needs and coordinate care.
• Assess health status and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with providers.
• Implement, monitor and adjust care plans to meet goals and access to services.
• Advocate for members and liaise with physicians and the care team.
• Document activities in compliance with policies, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior Case Managers.
• Serve as a clinical resource and problem-solver for the team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

CBT/MI/DBT training

EHR proficiency

Case management software

Diverse populations experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

This job is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to members, ensuring quality, cost-effective care delivery, and promoting optimal health outcomes. The Case Manager assesses member needs, develops and implements care plans, coordinates services, and monitors progress, while containing the cost of health care services. The incumbent will assist in containing the cost of health care services by detecting, resolving and preventing improper utilization of member benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of members with complex health needs, requiring advanced clinical knowledge.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop complex care plans.
• Assess members’ health status, needs, and available resources.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with members, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Implement and coordinate care plans, ensuring access to appropriate services and resources.
• Monitor member progress toward goals and adjust care plans as needed.
• Act as an advocate and liaison to meet a member's individual health care needs by assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating options and services. This is accomplished by using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes in accordance with available contract benefits.
• Work collaboratively and communicate clearly and professionally with physicians, providers, co-workers and other members of the health care team to carry out the established plan of care.
• Ensure all activities are documented and conducted in compliance with applicable business process requirements, company policies, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to lower-level Case Managers.
• Serve as a resource for clinical expertise and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5 years in any combination of clinical, case/utilization management, and/or disease condition management experience, or provider operations and/or health insurance experience.
• Oncology, Transplant, Maternity, NICU, Pediatric)
• Experience working with the healthcare needs of diverse populations
• Advanced training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Expertise in clinical assessment and care planning.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft suite of applications, case management software and electronic health records.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and case management principles.
• Bachelors in Nursing.

Licensure & Certification

• Current State RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification must be obtained within 36 months of hire. OCN, CPN, CPON, CNN, CCTC, CPHQ).

Language Requirements

Language (Other than English):

Travel & Location

• Travel Required:
• Office-Based or Remote Position

Physical Work Site

Physical work site required

Compliance & Privacy

• Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
• As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
• This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Compensation & EEO

127,100.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.

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