CDS Monarch
Care Manager of Health Home Care Management
Summary
This position is in our Utica, NY office: The Care Manager’s role is to work in partnership with individuals with I/DD, their family/guardian, and providers to coordinate care and services needed to assist individuals achieve optimal health, wellness, independence, community integration and accomplishing goals. The Care Manager is responsible for providing Health Home core services including comprehensive care management, care coordination, health promotion, comprehensive transitional care, individual and family support, referral to community and social support services, and use of Health Information Technology to link services. Care Managers will provide all services with a person-centered approach.
Essential Job Functions
Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify an individual’s clinical and psychosocial needs, choices, and preferences for services
Assess and address health and safety issues as well as barriers to care and treatment including social determinants of health
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and incorporate input into comprehensive assessment and the person’s Life Plan
Facilitate, develop, and maintain a person-centered Life Plan that integrates an individual’s personal wants and needs, clinical and non-clinical healthcare related needs, community services, OPWDD services, and natural supports
Incorporate health promotion and support opportunities for individuals to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellbeing
Adhere to Incident Management regulations, guidelines, and policies and procedures
Coordinate and ensure access to chronic disease management
Facilitate referrals to clinical and community resources, including planning, implementation, and follow-up for comprehensive care management and transitional care
Participate in internal and external audits
Coordinate and provide access to long-term care supports and services
Engage families and natural supports in the care coordination process
Provide all individuals and families with services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate
Advocate on behalf of the individual
Promote self-advocacy and the ability to self-direct
Use Health Information Technology for documentation, to link services, and facilitate communication among care coordination team
Secure all health records and other protected information with the highest regard to confidentiality and HIPAA laws and regulations
Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, Medicaid compliance, and PCC policies and procedures
Document all services and maintain appropriate records following all established documentation policies and procedures
Complete all required training including annual, ongoing, and educational trainings
Perform all other duties relevant to the position as requested
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to act quickly, assess and act accordingly in crisis situations
Intermediate technology skills in Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, online applications as needed
Understanding use of an EHR system
Knowledge of ethical and professional responsibilities and boundaries
Demonstrate professional work habits including dependability, time management, organization, autonomy, and productivity
Some positions may require bi-lingual skills
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience
A license as a Registered Nurse with two years of relevant experience, which can include any employment experience and is not limited to case management/service coordination duties
A Master’s degree with one year of relevant experience
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Ability to sit/stand throughout day to accomplish job
Ability to enter data, notes, and other documentation into a computer
Must be able to travel throughout covered territories in Upstate NY as needed
Must have a valid driver’s license
Ability to conduct in-person visits and meetings at individuals homes, communities, schools, and other locations as applicable
Ability to work remotely, satellite office locations, and/or primary office location
Corporate Qualifications/Expectations
Adhere to all Prime Care Coordination policies and procedures
Adhere to the Agency Mission, Vision, Shared Values, and Customer Service Standards
Attend mandatory education and training modules as scheduled; obtain and maintain required certifications
Maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations and PCC policy
Act as a professional representative of PCC in regard to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language, and dress
Prime Care Coordination is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Individual and Family Services
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Essential Job Functions
Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify an individual’s clinical and psychosocial needs, choices, and preferences for services
Assess and address health and safety issues as well as barriers to care and treatment including social determinants of health
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and incorporate input into comprehensive assessment and the person’s Life Plan
Facilitate, develop, and maintain a person-centered Life Plan that integrates an individual’s personal wants and needs, clinical and non-clinical healthcare related needs, community services, OPWDD services, and natural supports
Incorporate health promotion and support opportunities for individuals to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellbeing
Adhere to Incident Management regulations, guidelines, and policies and procedures
Coordinate and ensure access to chronic disease management
Facilitate referrals to clinical and community resources, including planning, implementation, and follow-up for comprehensive care management and transitional care
Participate in internal and external audits
Coordinate and provide access to long-term care supports and services
Engage families and natural supports in the care coordination process
Provide all individuals and families with services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate
Advocate on behalf of the individual
Promote self-advocacy and the ability to self-direct
Use Health Information Technology for documentation, to link services, and facilitate communication among care coordination team
Secure all health records and other protected information with the highest regard to confidentiality and HIPAA laws and regulations
Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, Medicaid compliance, and PCC policies and procedures
Document all services and maintain appropriate records following all established documentation policies and procedures
Complete all required training including annual, ongoing, and educational trainings
Perform all other duties relevant to the position as requested
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to act quickly, assess and act accordingly in crisis situations
Intermediate technology skills in Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, online applications as needed
Understanding use of an EHR system
Knowledge of ethical and professional responsibilities and boundaries
Demonstrate professional work habits including dependability, time management, organization, autonomy, and productivity
Some positions may require bi-lingual skills
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience
A license as a Registered Nurse with two years of relevant experience, which can include any employment experience and is not limited to case management/service coordination duties
A Master’s degree with one year of relevant experience
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Ability to sit/stand throughout day to accomplish job
Ability to enter data, notes, and other documentation into a computer
Must be able to travel throughout covered territories in Upstate NY as needed
Must have a valid driver’s license
Ability to conduct in-person visits and meetings at individuals homes, communities, schools, and other locations as applicable
Ability to work remotely, satellite office locations, and/or primary office location
Corporate Qualifications/Expectations
Adhere to all Prime Care Coordination policies and procedures
Adhere to the Agency Mission, Vision, Shared Values, and Customer Service Standards
Attend mandatory education and training modules as scheduled; obtain and maintain required certifications
Maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations and PCC policy
Act as a professional representative of PCC in regard to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language, and dress
Prime Care Coordination is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Individual and Family Services
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