L.A. Care Health Plan
Care Management Coordinator II
L.A. Care Health Plan, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Category: ClinicalDepartment: Care ManagementLocation: Los Angeles, CA, US, 90017Position Type: Full TimeRequisition ID: 11258Salary Range:
$50,216.00 (Min.) - $62,770.00 (Mid.) - $75,324.00 (Max.)Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, serving more than 2 million members.Mission:
L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents.The Care Management Coordinator II is responsible for outreach to members/caregivers, providers, Community Based Organizations (CBO), and others to help enroll our highest need members into the Care Management (CM) and Disease Management (DM) programs. The position is responsible for assessing member’s strengths, challenges, needs, and barriers to care through conducting telephonic Health Risk Assessment (HRA). The position works with the member/caregiver, Care Management Specialist, Community Health Worker, and the Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) to support the development and implementation of the care plan and address unmet needs.This position coordinates the flow of information between the CM team and the member/caregiver, provider, medical group, and other members of the ICT. The position supports the coordination of member care as instructed by the Care Management Specialist and outlined in the care plan, including the reinforcement of health education and disease management information; coordinating benefits such as transportation and DME; and linking member to community resources to address the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) of the member. The position is responsible for ensuring the CM team meets the contractual and regulatory requirements and timelines by maintaining accurate documentation and following up with the member and provider as needed.In addition, this position is assigned projects to support the department in meeting its regulatory and contractual requirements, such as running reports, data validation, quality checks, and other projects. The position assists with the communication and coordination between programs and maintains confidentiality when communicating member information.Duties
Responsible for the time-sensitive processes for initiating cases, managing referrals to the department, appropriate documentation, routing of information, performing computer data input, faxing, emailing, filing of confidential member information, and maintaining logs of activity, etc. (40%)Engages members to participate in the CM/Disease Management programs by reaching out and promoting the programs to address member’s unmet needs. (10%)Completes telephonic calls to conduct the HRA with high-risk members participating in the CM program. Assists the care team with developing and assessing health interventions. (10%)Conducts telephonic outreach calls to members/caregivers regularly and evaluates and documents their progress towards their healthcare goals. Consults and collaborates with the Care Management Specialist to set up provider/specialist appointments and follow up on treatment plans. (10%)Handles the incoming and outgoing calls to members/caregivers and providers to coordinate care as identified in the care plan. (10%)Initiates follow-up calls to members to administer screenings or confirm linkage to appropriate resources. Provides general information to members and providers about the CM and DM programs. (10%)Performs other duties as assigned. (10%)Education Required
Associate's DegreeExperience
Required:At least 6 months of experience in an administrative and customer service role in a health care/health services setting.Preferred:1 year of Medical Assistant experience.6 months of experience processing authorizations at a managed care/health plan setting.Skills
Required:Knowledge of medical terminologyStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office with a high level of accuracyExcellent organizational, and time management skillsDetail-oriented and a team playerExcellent customer service skills with compassion and empathyAbility to demonstrate sensitivity and respect for the opinions, perspectives, customs, and individual differences of others.Ability to value diversity of people and ideas, as well as interact with people from a wide range of backgrounds.Ability to be flexible, open-minded, listen to and consider others’ viewpoints.Ability to work well and develop effective relationships with diverse personalities.Preferred:Bilingual in one of L.A. Care Health Plan’s threshold languages is highly desirable. English, Spanish, Chinese, Armenian, Arabic, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese.Licenses/Certifications Required
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Required Training
Preferred:Motivation InterviewingPhysical Requirements
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The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including:Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementRetirement PlansMedical, Dental and VisionWellness ProgramNearest Major Market:
Los AngelesJob Segment:
Medical Assistant, Public Health, Healthcare
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$50,216.00 (Min.) - $62,770.00 (Mid.) - $75,324.00 (Max.)Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, serving more than 2 million members.Mission:
L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents.The Care Management Coordinator II is responsible for outreach to members/caregivers, providers, Community Based Organizations (CBO), and others to help enroll our highest need members into the Care Management (CM) and Disease Management (DM) programs. The position is responsible for assessing member’s strengths, challenges, needs, and barriers to care through conducting telephonic Health Risk Assessment (HRA). The position works with the member/caregiver, Care Management Specialist, Community Health Worker, and the Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) to support the development and implementation of the care plan and address unmet needs.This position coordinates the flow of information between the CM team and the member/caregiver, provider, medical group, and other members of the ICT. The position supports the coordination of member care as instructed by the Care Management Specialist and outlined in the care plan, including the reinforcement of health education and disease management information; coordinating benefits such as transportation and DME; and linking member to community resources to address the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) of the member. The position is responsible for ensuring the CM team meets the contractual and regulatory requirements and timelines by maintaining accurate documentation and following up with the member and provider as needed.In addition, this position is assigned projects to support the department in meeting its regulatory and contractual requirements, such as running reports, data validation, quality checks, and other projects. The position assists with the communication and coordination between programs and maintains confidentiality when communicating member information.Duties
Responsible for the time-sensitive processes for initiating cases, managing referrals to the department, appropriate documentation, routing of information, performing computer data input, faxing, emailing, filing of confidential member information, and maintaining logs of activity, etc. (40%)Engages members to participate in the CM/Disease Management programs by reaching out and promoting the programs to address member’s unmet needs. (10%)Completes telephonic calls to conduct the HRA with high-risk members participating in the CM program. Assists the care team with developing and assessing health interventions. (10%)Conducts telephonic outreach calls to members/caregivers regularly and evaluates and documents their progress towards their healthcare goals. Consults and collaborates with the Care Management Specialist to set up provider/specialist appointments and follow up on treatment plans. (10%)Handles the incoming and outgoing calls to members/caregivers and providers to coordinate care as identified in the care plan. (10%)Initiates follow-up calls to members to administer screenings or confirm linkage to appropriate resources. Provides general information to members and providers about the CM and DM programs. (10%)Performs other duties as assigned. (10%)Education Required
Associate's DegreeExperience
Required:At least 6 months of experience in an administrative and customer service role in a health care/health services setting.Preferred:1 year of Medical Assistant experience.6 months of experience processing authorizations at a managed care/health plan setting.Skills
Required:Knowledge of medical terminologyStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office with a high level of accuracyExcellent organizational, and time management skillsDetail-oriented and a team playerExcellent customer service skills with compassion and empathyAbility to demonstrate sensitivity and respect for the opinions, perspectives, customs, and individual differences of others.Ability to value diversity of people and ideas, as well as interact with people from a wide range of backgrounds.Ability to be flexible, open-minded, listen to and consider others’ viewpoints.Ability to work well and develop effective relationships with diverse personalities.Preferred:Bilingual in one of L.A. Care Health Plan’s threshold languages is highly desirable. English, Spanish, Chinese, Armenian, Arabic, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese.Licenses/Certifications Required
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Required Training
Preferred:Motivation InterviewingPhysical Requirements
LightAdditional Information
Salary Range Disclaimer:
The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including:Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementRetirement PlansMedical, Dental and VisionWellness ProgramNearest Major Market:
Los AngelesJob Segment:
Medical Assistant, Public Health, Healthcare
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