Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides telephonic (and occasional onsite) care management to support the member’s care needs to promote positive health outcomes.Advocates, informs, and educates beneficiaries on services, self-management techniques, and health benefits.Attends Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Rounds several times per week to discuss and review high-risk casesConducts assessments to identify barriers and opportunities for intervention.As needed, conduct home visits to high-risk members who need additional interventions.Develops care plans that align with the physician’s treatment plans and recommends interventions that align with proposed goals.Generates referrals to providers, community-based resources, and appropriate services and other resources to assist in goal achievement and maintenance of successful health outcomes.Liaise between service providers such as doctors, nurse practitioners, social workers, discharge planners, and community-based service providers to ensure care is coordinated and care needs are adequately addressed.Coordinates and facilitates with the multi-disciplinary health care team as necessary to ensure care plan goals and treatment is person-centered and maximizes member health outcomes.Assists in identifying opportunities for alternative care options based on member needs and assessments.Evaluates service authorizations to ensure alignment and execution of the member’s care and physician treatment plan.Contributes to corporate goals through ongoing execution of member care plans and member goal achievement.Documents all encounters with providers, members, and vendors in the appropriate system in accordance with internal and established documentation procedures; follows up as needed; and updates care plans based on member needs, as appropriate. Occasional overtime as necessary.Additional duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
NYS RN, orLCSW, LMSW, or licensed psychologist (any state) Ability to travel around downstate New York which includes; the 5 boroughs, Long Island, and WestchesterPreferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal and assessment skills, especially the ability to relate well with seniors, their families, and community care providers, along with demonstrated ability to handle rapidly changing situations.Fluency in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, or Cantonese.Knowledge and experience with the current community health practices for the frail adult population and cognitive impaired seniors.Experience managing member information in a shared network environment using paperless database modules and archival systems.Experience and knowledge of the relevant product lineRelevant work experience preferably as a Care ManagerDemonstrated ability to manage member panels and work effectively in a fast-paced environmentProficient with simultaneously navigating the Internet and multi-tasking with multiple electronic documentation systemsHigh level of competency using Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint, including the ability to manage large data sets and reportsHiring Range*:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,099 - $116,480
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $71,594 - $106,080
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.