Medical Case Manager - Pediatric Shift Care (RN) Remote

Highmark Health • PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania, PA

1d • $72,700 - $116,600 • Remote

About The Position

The Pediatric Shift Care Case Manager plays a crucial role in supporting pediatric members and their families who are receiving in-home nursing and aide care (Shift Care services). They act as a central point of contact within Highmark Wholecare, handling case management, needs assessment, resource coordination, and benefit-related inquiries.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in any combination of clinical, case/utilization management, and/or disease condition management experience, or provider operations and/or health insurance experience with RN licensure or a Master’s degree OR; 5 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s in Social Work
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or RN licensure or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)-Non-Specific - State (OR) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Non-Specific State (OR) Licensed Bachelors Social Worker (LBSW) (OR) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Non-Specific (OR) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Non-Specific (OR) Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) (OR) Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) (OR) Current State RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Incumbents in the role prior to 1/1/25 who are not currently licensed must obtain licensure by 12/31/27.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft office suite, case management software and electronic health records.
• Understanding of healthcare systems and case management principles

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Medicaid managed care and/or Medicare experience
• Experience in Pediatric care
• Certified Case Manager
• Knowledge of assessments and care plans
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills preferred
• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• Pennsylvania RN license

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of members with moderate complexity health needs.
• 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.
• Develop and implement care plans with minimal guidance.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources.
• Monitor member progress toward goals and adjust care plans as needed.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and services.
• 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.
• Identify areas for potential cost savings, quality improvement and workflow efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level