Facilitates department workflow by supporting clinical team with various care coordination workflows. Locates community services and other referral locations for enrollees, arranges access to care, supports communication with hospitals, and providers.
Provides non-clinical support to workflows involving utilization management, case management, disease management, and health promotion.
Troubleshoots when an appropriate provider, type of service, or appropriate level of care cannot be readily found.
Has current knowledge or researches availability of community resources and services and link members to appropriate services. May assist in transitions in care for hospitalized patients and makes appropriate placements, if needed.
Assumes responsibility for self-development and career progression.
Proactively seeks and participates in ongoing training (formal and informal) in all aspects of the Care Worker role.
Assists in the mentoring and training of new Care Workers.
Remains responsible for updating self on ever changing information to ensure accuracy when dealing with members and providers.
Coordinates and manages distribution of correspondence and materials to enrollees and providers.
Participates in operational activities, including data collection, tracking, and analysis.
Other Job Requirements
Responsibilities
Understanding of plan benefit structures, psychiatric/medical terminology, and local communication resources.
For roles supporting the Chronic Pain Management SBU, understanding of Chronic Pain Management guidelines and workflows is also required.
General Job Information
Title
Care Worker -Remote Louisiana
Grade
19
Work Experience - Required
Work Experience - Preferred
Clinical
Education - Required
Education - Preferred
Associates
License and Certifications - Required
License and Certifications - Preferred
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.
