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Summary
This position ensures the education of the care management team while maintaining current skills sets in assisting complex care managers. The care management education specialist on-boards and assists in orienting new colleagues joining the department. The care management education specialists ensure new colleagues understand the policies and procedures of the department and serves as a mentor for one year following the colleagues start date. This position maintains current skills sets by assisting/maintaining an assignment with the complex care managers.

Job DutiesServes as primary oversight in precepting new care management colleagues. Ensures new processes are reviewed and understood by all colleagues and evaluates current processes. Assists the manager of quality and education in arranging and leading education opportunities. Continues as primary mentor for one year for new colleagues. Prepares on-boarding schedules for new colleagues. Meets with both colleague, director/manager and floor preceptor at a regular cadence to review orientation process.
Minimum QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Social Work 1 year Precepting care management colleagues and 3 years In-patient care management experience Precepting colleagues
Preferred QualificationsPublic speaking and presenting Experience in Powerpoint and Excel Problem solving and critical thinking skills Knowledge of the Conditions of Participation for Discharge Planning Knowledge of Medicare required documentation ACM - Accredited Case Manager - American Case Management Association
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

206 E Brown St

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

0800-1630 with variable flexibility as needed, no holidays and no on-call

Department:

1029-00152 Case Management