Targeted Case Manager

Optimal Living Services

Lexington, KY

$17 to $19 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

The role of the case manager is to enhance the quality of patient management, maximize satisfaction and promote cost effectiveness. The successful candidate will be accountable for the full patient care cycle. Case manager duties include assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the clients health and human services needed.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered
Handle case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure
Help clients achieve wellness and autonomy
Facilitate multiple care aspects (case coordination, information sharing, etc.)
Help patients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options
Develop effective working relations and cooperate with medical team throughout the entire case management process
Arrange abeyances with social services, health and governmental agencies
Take the extra mile and interact with patients to keep track of their progress and to ensure satisfaction
Record cases information, complete accurately all necessary forms and produce statistical reports
Promote quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes
Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues
Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations

Qualifications: Ability to work with persons in a manner that shows sensitivity to cultural diversity, sexual orientation, and racial/ethnic differences. If in recovery, must have maintained a minimum continuous sobriety of two years and work an active recovery program. Must exhibit the following:

Proven working experience in case management, including as a nurse, medical, mental health care manager or a related job
Excellent knowledge of case management principles, healthcare management and reimbursement
Previous experience with psychological aspects of care
Effective communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
Problem solving skills and ability to multitask
Current license, certification or registration
BS degree in related healthcare field