Actalent Patient Care Advocate- REMOTE in Valparaiso, Indiana
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We have THREE, 3+ month REMOTE opportunity located in INDIANA. Candidates selected for these openings will need to be ready to start on December 4th 2023. Those candidates considered for these openings will need to be selected by Monday October 23rd by 6pm EST.
Please read further details below:
Must be within the state to be considered.
Description:
- Position Purpose: Works with members and providers to close care gaps, ensure barriers to care are removed, and improve the overall member and provider experience through outreach and face-to-face interaction with members and providers at large IPA and/or group practices. Serves to collaborate with providers in the field, to improve HEDIS measures and provides education for HEDIS measures and coding. Supports the implementation of quality improvement interventions and audits in relation to plan providers. Assists in resolving deficiencies impacting plan compliance to meeting State and Federal standards for HEDIS. Conducts telephonic outreach, while embedded in the providers’ offices, to members who are identified as needing preventive services in support of quality initiatives and regulatory/contractual requirements. Provides education to members regarding the care gaps they have when in the providers office for medical appointments. Schedules doctor appointments on behalf of the practitioner and assists member with wraparound services such as arranging transportation, connecting them with community-based resources and other affinity programs as available. Maintains confidentiality of business and protected health information.
- Acts as a liaison and member advocate between the member/family, physician and facilities/agencies.
- Acts as the face of WellCare in the provider community with the provider and office staff where their services are embedded.
- Advises and educates Provider practices in appropriate HEDIS measures, and HEDIS ICD-10 /CPT coding in accordance with NCQA requirements.
- Assesses provider performance data to identify and strategizes opportunities for provider improvement.
- Collaborates with Provider Relations to improve provider performance in areas of Quality, Risk Adjustment, Operations (claims and encounters).
- Schedules doctor appointments for members with care gaps to access needed preventive care services and close gaps in care in the providers office.
- Conducts face-to-face education with the member and their family, in the providers office, about care gaps identified, and barriers to care.
- Conducts telephonic outreach and health coaching to members to support quality improvement, regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Arranges transportation and follow-up appointments for member as needed.
- Documents all actions taken regarding contact related to member.
- Interacts with other departments including customer service to resolve member issues.
- Refers to case or disease management as appropriate.
- Completes special assignments and projects instrumental to the function of the department.
First day looks like:
- First, will need to obtain access to the various platforms and systems in order to do their work.
- Next, they will be partnered with a QPA in order to understand the role of the QPA and how their partnership will assist our providers in member outreach.
- Full understanding of HEDIS measures
- Review report(s) shared with the providers during our Quality Meetings
From here we will make introductions of our Team members with the providers they will be working with to close patient care gaps.
Previous job titles or work experience that would be considered for this role:
- Direct patient care, social work, quality improvement or health coaching preferred in a managed care environment.
- 2+ years of experience work experience should be in direct patient care, social work, quality improvement or health coaching preferably in a managed care environment.
- Prefer experience in HEDIS measures and/or medical coding.
- Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree ( Healthcare, Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Health Administration, Related health field)
- 2+ years of experience work experience should be in direct patient care, social work, quality improvement or health coaching preferably in a managed care environment,
- License/Certification: One of the following:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN);
- Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW);
- Certified Social Worker (C-SW);
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW);
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
If you are interested in this opportunity – Please apply AND send your resume to the following email: Grawilliams at Actalentservices.com
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