Disease Management Health Educator, FEP
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi•Flowood, MS
About The Position
The Disease Management Health Educator provides clinical support to members by encouraging them to engage in their health and facilitating the relationship between members and providers. The role requires a thorough understanding of Disease Management responsibilities to support a collaborative patient-provider relationship through patient assessment, education, clinical plan-of-care documentation and adherence, and ongoing monitoring of changes in patient health and compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and RN licensure.
- At least two years of healthcare clinical experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate quickly and analytically and to express information tactfully and persuasively.
- Ability to document and organize work product to demonstrate compliance with corporate or regulatory requirements.
- Excellent planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships that encourage trust and open communication.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
Nice To Haves
- Adult health education experience managing Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, or Hypertension.
- Interest in attaining a Chronic Care Professional (CCP) certification.
- Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD coding.
Responsibilities
- Encourage members to become engaged in their health.
- Facilitate collaborative relationships between members and providers.
- Assess and educate patients.
- Document clinical plans of care and support adherence to them.
- Monitor ongoing changes in patient health and compliance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package described as worth approximately one-third of salary compensation.
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