Special Populations Care Manager

Salud Family Health•Fort Lupton, CO

8d•$20 - $23

About The Position

Special Populations Care Manager The Special Populations Care Manager is responsible for coordinating the care of high-risk SALUD patients with an emphasis on those enrolled in the Accountable Care Organization. The aim of this position is to improve patient health outcomes, reduce health care costs and enhance the patient experience for high-risk SALUD patients. The primary role will be to identify patients for care management, coordinate outreach to these patients, and develop comprehensive care plans addressing the individual needs of each patient to ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time in the right setting. We offer: Starting wage is $20 to $23 per hr. Mon to Fri - 8 am to 5 pm The Special Populations Care Manager will work closely with other Care Managers, SALUD patients, SALUD clinics, local community hospitals, community organizations, and partnering agencies. The Special Populations Care Manager will work in a team-based approach, interacting with various staff members across disciplines, as well as supporting patients and their families to facilitate self-management, self-efficacy, and sustainable behavior change. The Special Populations Care Manager will work with the Program Manager to oversee the implementation of Complex Care Plans across SALUD clinics as well as to collect, analyze, and report on monthly outcomes. The Special Populations Care Manager will support the care coordination activities of peer Care Managers throughout the Salud system whenever necessary.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in social work or a health-related field is strongly preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Experience in care management, patient navigation, or social work preferred
Experience in a community health setting or with underserved populations preferred
None needed
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Commitment to working with the underserved
Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must
Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including primary care providers, medical support staff, behavioral health workers, and other healthcare professionals
Knowledge of community and health resources and the application process
Excellent data management, organizational, and documentation skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Must work well with the patient care team members
Computer knowledge and skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Willingness to learn new software programs and work processes
Self-starter, able to work independently and flourish without extensive supervision
Detail-oriented, able to coordinate and prioritize multiple responsibilities

Responsibilities

coordinate the care of high-risk SALUD patients with an emphasis on those enrolled in the Accountable Care Organization
improve patient health outcomes
reduce health care costs
enhance the patient experience for high-risk SALUD patients
identify patients for care management
coordinate outreach to these patients
develop comprehensive care plans addressing the individual needs of each patient to ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time in the right setting
work closely with other Care Managers, SALUD patients, SALUD clinics, local community hospitals, community organizations, and partnering agencies
work in a team-based approach, interacting with various staff members across disciplines, as well as supporting patients and their families to facilitate self-management, self-efficacy, and sustainable behavior change
work with the Program Manager to oversee the implementation of Complex Care Plans across SALUD clinics as well as to collect, analyze, and report on monthly outcomes
support the care coordination activities of peer Care Managers throughout the Salud system whenever necessary

Benefits

Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
$25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
Low deductibles and co-insurance
Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
Dental PPO plan
Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
Vision
Generous vacation accrual
10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life and AD&D
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program