Manager Clinical Care Coordination
Job ID: J163265
Company: Highmark Inc
Location: Remote
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Type: Day (United States of America)
AHN Facility:
Posted Date: July 17, 2020
JOB DESCRIPTION
Company :
Highmark Bcbsd Inc.
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job manages and coordinates the training and education staff and program for the care coordination, utilization review, and quality management teams. Monitors and evaluates the operational performance of overall training departmental direction, leveraging analytics, regional market trends and utilization trends of members to set future direction and refine current state. Develops longer term staff training and education plans that will improve staff knowledge re: utilization management, quality and clinical outcomes based on market trends, legislative environment and company’s mission, vision and direction. The incumbent is responsible for the leadership, performance management and training of staff as well as company and department objectives, supporting education of staff who perform care coordination in a variety of health care settings to appropriately identify members with chronic conditions and/or gaps in care that can be positively impacted related to quality and care costs. (note that health care settings could include, but not limited to, working in a physician’s office, visiting physician practices on a routine basis, working within a hospital setting and/or assessing and coordinating member’s care within the member’s home).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage clinical and non-clinical training specialists as well as training department general clerk.
- Develop and facilitate annual department wide-education plan and all associated training curriculum to meet the training needs of the Care Coordination and Utilization Management staff.
- Complete Chart, Phone and Queue audits as well as associated IRR.
- Track and Trend training survey tool findings to incorporate into training plans and curricula.
- Administrator for Education and Training Department SharePoint.
- System SME, UAT testing and job aid development for new system implementations,
- Participant on EQRO CAP workgroups.
- Development of departmental job aids, workflows and DLPs.
- Perform management responsibilities including, but not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.
- Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develops and implements policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
- Assist in the development of goal-setting and establishing future direction of the operations of a combined case management/utilization management team and assists with operations planning and efficiency.
- Ensure overall compliance with applicable business process requirements, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards that support all lines of business.
- Serve as key resource to both supervisory staff and external sources on complex issues, departmental direction and future planning.
- Develop proposals to improve overall efficiency and managed care experience, utilization, quality and clinical outcomes.
- Collaborate with supervisor staff and providers for insights to inform future direction and refinement of overall operations.
- Collaborate with the appropriate cross- functional leadership and external entities to formulate new, innovative ideas to improve departmental performance, reduce costs while enhancing member experience.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Current PA RN license and/or additional states as required or current Social Work license
- 4 years of any combination of clinical, case management and/or disease/condition management, provider operations and/or health insurance experience
- 3 years of management experience or leadership in a matrixed environment
- Clearances as required by specific practice or hospital, as applicable
Preferred
- Certification in Case Management (CCM)
- BSN
- Five years of any combination of clinical, utilization/case management and/or disease/condition management, provider operations and/or health insurance experience
Skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel and enhanced data and statistical analysis skills
- Excellent interpersonal/ consensus building skills as well as the ability to work with a variety of internal and external colleagues from all levels of an organization
- Broad knowledge of the health care delivery system including an understanding of health care costs drivers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including individual and/or group education/training
- Experience working with the healthcare needs of diverse populations and understanding the importance of cultural competency in addressing targeted populations.
- Self-directed; self-starter; ability to work successfully with indirect supervision and moderate autonomy
- Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high visibility, high performing team environment that requires flexibility
- Ability to travel locally and work flexible hours in a practice or facility-based settings
- Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language, preferred
- Experience working directly with physicians in provider practice settings, members in a home environment or hospital discharge processes.
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Referral Bonus: Level 1
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BENEFITS
Total Rewards Program
In addition to competitive pay rates and flexible career growth, we show our employee appreciation through a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:
- Medical and prescription drug, dental and vision coverages for your and your eligible dependents
- Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
- Paid time off, including paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Volunteer opportunities
- Voluntary benefits
- Employee discounts
Wellness Resources and Programs
Employees have access to the following wellness programs and resources:
Employees have access to the following wellness programs and resources:
- Work-life resources, such as employee assistance programs and financial counseling services
- 24/7 telephone access to health and wellness coaching to achieve personal goals
- Onsite pharmacy services at major campuses
- Fitness center access for all employees inclusive of showers, lockers, and group exercise classes at major Highmark campuses, Allegheny General Hospital & West Penn Hospital
- Access to chronic condition management programs when enrolled in the employer-sponsored medical plan
- 100% coverage for preventive exams, including flu shots
- Incentive program that rewards employees
- Secure bicycle parking at major campuses
- Healthy food options at onsite cafeterias
- Employee networks to gather in the name of health
- Onsite seated massage and stress management classes including yoga, mindfulness and meditation
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