Care Specialist

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Care Specialist conducting health assessments and coordinating patient support remotely for Equality Health’s value-based healthcare system. Connecting members with providers, appointments, and community resources.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide supportive care and assistance to a diverse patient population
  • Conduct outbound phone calls to members to complete health assessments, identify care needs, and determine appropriateness for care coordination programs
  • Assist patients with barriers to care, including scheduling appointments and locating and accessing community resources
  • Collaborate with patients, network providers, referral coordinators, office staff, hospital staff, Community Health Workers, Chaplains, and Clinical Operations team members
  • Document all activities
  • Communicate available care coordination services to patients and caregivers
  • Screen for physical and behavioral health needs and refer patients to appropriate healthcare professionals
  • Provide meaningful data to providers, patients, and families
  • Participate in educational programs to maintain current skills and competencies
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in Healthcare or a related field of study; or, an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a directly related position in the healthcare industry
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based technologies
  • Strong outbound calling experience
  • Ability to work independently in a productivity-based environment
  • Ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously
  • Comfortable learning proprietary platforms
  • Basic Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, formulas, and project-based spreadsheets
  • Reliable high-speed internet meeting company specifications
  • Flexible schedule within assigned market hours
  • Ability to pivot between priorities quickly
  • Previous experience, knowledge and understanding of coordinating care for members
  • Familiarity with federal and state laws and requirements related to healthcare and health information protection
  • One or more of the following certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to gain acceptance and compliance from clinical staff
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Bilingual strongly preferred
  • Experience in customer service environments

Benefits:

  • Full-time employment
  • Remote work arrangement
  • Schedule flexibility within assigned market hours
  • Participation in educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels