Healthcare Consultant I - MID Miami

Job ID: 26-71260Position Type: Full-time Location: Mid Miami, FLWork Type: Field (Must be in one of these zip codes. 33192, 33182, 33172, 33193). Est. Pay Range: $34.13/hr. To $37.00/hr. All-inclusive on W2Position Summary:

• We are seeking self-motivated, energetic, detail oriented, highly organized, tech-savvy Case Management Coordinator to join our Case Management team.
• Our organization promotes autonomy through a Monday-Friday working schedule 8am-5pm and flexibility as you coordinate the care of your members.
• Case Management Coordinator is responsible for telephonically and/or face to face assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating all case management activities with members to evaluate the medical needs of the member to facilitate the member’s overall wellness.
• Case Management Coordinator will effectively manage a caseload that includes supportive and medically complex members.
• Develops a proactive course of action to address issues presented to enhance the short and long-term outcomes as well as opportunities to enhance a member’s overall wellness through integration.
• Case Management Coordinators will determine appropriate services and supports due to member’s health needs;including but not limited to: Prior Authorizations, Coordination with PCP and skilled providers, Condition management information, Medication review, Community resources and supports.
• Coordination with PCP and skilled providers, Condition management information, Medication review, Community resources and supports.

Duties:

• Coordinates case management activities for Medicaid Long Term Care/Comprehensive Program enrollees.
• Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to collaborate and inform the case management process, in order to facilitate appropriate healthcare outcomes for members by providing care coordination, support and education for members through the use of care management tools and resources.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluation of Members using care management tools and information/data review
• Coordinates and implements assigned care plan activities and monitors care plan progress
• Conducts multidisciplinary review to achieve optimal outcomes
• Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels
• Utilizes negotiation skills to secure appropriate options and services necessary to meet the member’s benefits and/or healthcare needs
• Utilizes influencing/ motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health
• Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices
• Helps member actively and knowledgeably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making
• Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.

Experience:

• One year Case management experience a must/Case Management Certificate ( Preferred)
• Long term care experience (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office including Excel competent
• Bilingual- Spanish / English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast paced changing environment
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Managed Care experience
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• Case management and discharge planning experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required- No nurses. Social work degree or related field preferred.

Employee Benefits: At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits: Four options of medical Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance 401k Contributions Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance Accident Insurance Other Employee Perks LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.