Health Management Assistant
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The Health Management Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Manager and coordinates activities with the RN Care Manager/CHL RN/Medical Social Worker. The Health Management Assistant is responsible for assisting members with special health care needs and/or accessing health care services consistent with established care plans to include transportation, troubleshooting patient portal issues and provider appointments. The Health Management Assistant manages work lists and team assignments as well as understanding benefits including Medicaid and Medicare. The Health Management Assistant facilitates after hours communication between patients and providers and other Mosaic departments as requested. Keeping detailed records of each interaction is part of each process to ensure timely billing and reporting. Exceptional customer service is demonstrated with each interaction.
Education
- H.S. Diploma - Required
Work Experience
- 2 Years - experience in healthcare, managed care, hospital or clinical setting, or other comparable work experience - Required
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - within 90 days of hire Required
Travel Requirements
- Travel to off-site locations may be required. - Required
Skills and Abilities
Essential Technical/Motor Skills
- Hand/eye coordination; speaks clearly; good hearing, ability to use computers, printers and telephone equipment
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work as member of team and develop trusting relationship quickly.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including sensitivity to other cultures and ethnicities.
Essential Physical Requirements
- Ability to drive required. Ability to negotiate steps into and within patients' homes.
Essential Mental Abilities
- Implements and provides ongoing support of members care plan, recognizing alternatives, identifying problems.
- Provides patient and family teaching about health related needs, financial needs and other coping issues. Works with social service agencies to explain the role of the Care Coordinator.
- Follows instructions to patient homes in known and unknown areas of the service area.
- Concentrates on plans and roles of other team members, understanding all responsibilities and plans and coordinates all interventions.
Essential Sensory Requirements
- Visual and hearing skills to obtain a driver’s license are required.
- Ability to communicate with member’s s and families to assess and implement plan of care, communicating in person and on phone.
Exposure to Hazards
- Weather and road hazards.
- Exposure to cigarette smoke and other allergens in patients' homes.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Must have access to transportation, which will allow for timely scheduled home visits.
