Care Manager (RN/LPN or Social Worker) - Sarasota/Manatee Counties
MAXhealth
- Sarasota, FL
- $60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Implement processes for assigned panel of identified patients who would benefit from case and disease management.
- Assist patients to achieve highest level of wellness through timely and coordinated care management across the continuum of care.
- Comprehensively assess patients for gaps in care and collaborate with treating physicians to develop care plans that meet patient's
- Collaborate with primary care providers to develop action plans to reduce unplanned utilization of resources.
- Accountable to assure patients receive the right care, at the right level of care, and in the right setting, while working to reduce avoidable and unplanned utilization of resources.
- Provide patient coaching, anticipatory guidance, advocacy, and condition specific education.
- Communicate best practices to affiliated providers and their personnel to help facilitate effective clinical care and operational efficiency.
- LPN or RN with current, unrestricted license in the state of Florid a or Bachelors in Social Work
- Three years in a professional setting such as hospital, clinic setting, or Managed Care Organization
- Experience related to case management, utilization management, quality assurance, discharge planning or other cost management program preferred
- Experience working with Medicare Advantage Population preferred
- Social Worker, BSW Education
- Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Critical thinking skills, excellent problem solving, and good decision making abilities
- Demonstrate a professional appearance and demeanor with patients, providers and coworkers.
- Proficiency with computers, experience in basic office programs and EMR or EHR systems.