Member Care Coordinator

Community Care of North Carolina Inc•New Caledonia, AR

About The Position

The Member Care Coordinator position is a non-clinician role that works in collaboration with the Care Management staff and/or quality improvement staff to support the multi-disciplinary team approach of patient care by meeting key performance indicators (closing care gaps, reducing hospitalizations, readmissions, ED (Emergency Department) utilization, and PMPM costs) and other organizational mandates as designated. The Member Care Coordinator may work remotely within regions to cover the needs across the state and/or may work on site at CCPN (Community Care Physician Network) practices. Member Care Coordinators may directly assist members by increasing their ability to improve their health outcomes. They also help design and implement systems to ensure the smooth operation of office functions and to support the Care Team. Member Care Coordinators may also work directly with assigned practices to assist them in addressing care gap closure in collaboration with the Provider Relations Representative/QI Team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2-4 years minimum experience in a health care setting required
Knowledge of and experience working in patient or clinical data systems
Computer skills required including various office software and the internet; experience with MS Office software preferred
Knowledge of state and federal benefits systems
Excellent communication skills - oral and written
Proficient Motivational Interviewing Skills
Organizational and time management skills
Sensitivity to diversity of cultures, language barriers, health literacy and educational levels
Knowledge of medical terminology
Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives
Able to shift strategy or approach in response to the demands of a situation

Nice To Haves

2 or 4-year degree in health-related field preferred
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Receive and document all referrals from various sources into the Care Management documentation platform.
Outreach, Engagement, and scheduling of members for Care Managers.
Verify eligibility and demographic information.
Complete appropriate screenings as needed.
Assist with mailing educational materials, consent forms or other documents to the member as necessary.
Assist with referrals on behalf of the Care Management or program team.
Assist with tasks delegated by the Care Management or program team.
Provide information for access and coordination of resources.
Assist member with care coordination and health care system navigation.
Provide culturally appropriate health education and information.
Provide general education and social support.
Advocate for members.
Identify care gaps and outreach to members to close gaps as requested.
Assist practice to submit supplemental data to health plans to provide documentation of gap closure as requested; assist with scheduling medical appointments and transportation as needed.
Assist with pulling Care Gap/Recommended Actions/High Risk reports.
Assist in addressing Social Determinants of Health as needed.
Access multiple EHRs (electronic health records) to obtain and upload documents into the care management platform.
Access to Hospital/Data or Electronic Medical Record system will be required, as necessary.
Meet productivity and role expectations as defined.
Collaborate with the Care Team to address barriers and create efficiency with processes.
Adhere to CCNC Privacy and Security policies to ensure that patient and company data is properly safeguarded.
Abide by department guidelines, company policies, and HIPAA regulations.
Perform all other duties as requested.
Attend Departmental and corporate meetings, local and regional trainings, or other events as required.
Understand and uphold CCNC goals, objectives, and standards.