Case Manager Associate - Share Military Initiative& Complex Concussion Clinic
About The Position
Case Management is a collaborative process performing the primary role functions of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy for options and services to meet a patient's health needs. In this interdisciplinary role, the Case Manager Associate (CMA) will have the opportunity to interact with individuals from multiple departments to create innovative treatment plans. The CMA empowers patients and their families towards greater autonomy. This process requires an organized individual with excellent communication skills. The CMA works directly with patients, their families and providers on behalf of the Case Manager (CM), supporting CM in care coordination for patients in Outpatient Services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a clinical setting or healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of the rehabilitation field characteristics required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required.
- Comfortable with Telerehab modalities.
Nice To Haves
- Rehab Tech, LPTA, COTA
Responsibilities
- Resolves issues and requests the input of the appropriate CM and access case manager when necessary.
- Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Manages and completes incoming forms to the case management office and access case manager, including but not limited to disability forms, FMLA forms, medication assistance applications, and insurance form,and travel logistics for care.
- Provides ongoing internal and community resource assistance to patients and their families.
- Obtains and screens all necessary required medical records to prepare for new patient clinical review.
- Acts as a resource to other Case Managers and providers as needed.
- Under the direction of the case manager, manages and resolves concerns with the provider and patient.
- Coordinates the sharing of specific patient information with other provider members of the patient's treatment plan.
- Understand ethical considerations, patient in crisis in relation to finances, neglect, abuse, psychosocial needs, etc.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility.
- Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
