Care Management | LTSS Coordinator
Job Title: Care Management | LTSS Coordinator Location: New York, NY 10004 - Hybrid Duration: 3 months with very high possibility of extension Shift Time: 9 am to 5 pm 2 days onsite 3 days remote Pay Range: $28 - $30/hr. on w2 Job Description: Client is Committed to empowering New Yorkers by uniting communities through care. We believe that Health care is a right, not a privilege. If you have compassion and a collaborative spirit, work with us. You can come to work being proud of what you do every day. Under the direction of the LTSS manager and Care Manager, the LTSS Coordinator is a member of a team that provides support to our Medicaid members receiving Long Term Services. As an integral team member, the LTSS Coordinator will conduct monthly calls and work in conjunction with the Care Manager to ensure the member receives appropriate and necessary services, ensuring members are connected to care, engage with the member and the member’s care team to improve their health and community resources that will support their well-being to ensure quality outcomes (i.e., reduction in emergency room visits and hospital admissions, improved member satisfaction, closing and reducing Gaps in Care) and cost effectiveness. The LTSS Coordinator will also support the Manager with assignments, reports, referrals, and electronic notifications. Responsibilities: · Conducts monthly calls to all members assigned and ensures compliance with HIPAA verification · Utilizes the LTSS monthly assessment and other SDOH assessments when speaking with the member · Employ critical thinking and judgment when dealing with unplanned issues and escalates clinical issues to the members’ designated care managers · Accurately and timely documents member call interaction in the care management system, Disease Care Management System (DCMS) other applicable software programs are in compliance with professional standards and regulatory guidelines. · Ensure members have appointments with their providers. · Fulfills basic care coordination tasks for the member such as appointments, transportation, medication issues such as needing prescription or refill, DME, etc. · Conducts other supportive activities as assigned · Problem-solve members’ issues in an independent, resourceful manner · Perform non-clinical activities for members of varying age, clinical scenario, culture, financial means, social support, and motivation · Engage members/caregivers in a collaborative relationship, empowering them to manage their physical, psychosocial, and environmental health to improve and maintain lifelong well being · Promote communication, both internally and externally to enhance effectiveness of clinical and non-clinical services and overall case management services · Maintain accurate and complete documentation of required information in compliance with risk management, regulatory and accreditation requirements · Protect the confidentiality of member information and adheres to all company policies regarding confidentiality · Collect and prepare data, statistics, proposals and reports relevant to responsibilities as a LTSS Coordinator · Provides care coordination that reduces avoidable utilization, increases member satisfaction and retention, and reduces gaps in care · Assists all departments with resolution of related member retention, utilization management, quality management, customer service, and provider relations concerns. · Performs other appropriate duties and participates in other special projects as assigned, including, but not limited to, audit review and preparation, quality improvement, community health education, facility/provider relations and marketing activities. · Comply with all orientation requirements, annual and other mandatory trainings, organizational and departmental policies and procedures, and actively participate in evaluation process · Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and City regulations, and is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization Required: · Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university in a healthcare related field. · Spanish bilingual required. · A minimum of 4 years of experience in a healthcare-related field is required. Managed Care, care management/coordination, health education, health home or community-based experience is preferred. · Proficiency with computers navigating in multiple systems and web-based applications including Excel
