Field Case Management Analyst

Through the use of care management tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive evaluation of referred members' needs/eligibility and recommends an approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating members' benefit plan and available internal aid and external programs/services. Using holistic approach consults with case managers, supervisors, Medical Directors and/or other health programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives; presents cases at case conferences to obtain multidisciplinary review in order to achieve optimal outcomes.

Our client, a Retail Pharmacy company, is looking for a Field Case Management Analyst for their LaSalle/Bureau County area, IL location.
 
Responsibilities:

• This Analyst, Case Management Field position is with Aetna’s Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS) team and is a field-based position out of the xxxx area of Illinois. 
• The requirements is for candidates to travel 50-75% of the time to meet with members face to face.
• This position holds a full caseload to manage waiver members.
• This position requires in person quarterly visits with members.
• This position is critical to meet contractual requirements. Facilitate appropriate healthcare outcomes for waiver/LTSS members by providing care coordination, support and education for members through the use of care management tools and resources.
• Verifyable High School Diploma Or Ged Required
• Evaluation Of Members:
• Through the use of care management tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive evaluation of referred members' needs/eligibility and recommends an approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating members' benefit plan and available internal aid and external programs/services.
• Identifies high risk factors and service needs that may impact member outcomes and care planning components with appropriate referral to clinical case management or crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Coordinates and implements assigned care plan activities and monitors care plan progress.
• Enhancement Of Medical Appropriateness And Quality Of Care:
• Using holistic approach consults with case managers, supervisors, Medical Directors and/or other health programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives; presents cases at case conferences to obtain multidisciplinary review in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels.
• Utilizes negotiation skills to secure appropriate options and services necessary to meet the member's benefits and/or healthcare needs.
• Utilizes influencing/motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health.
• Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices.
• Helps member actively and knowledgeably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.
• Monitoring, Evaluation And Documentation Of Care:
• Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.

 
Requirements:

• Individual with a bachelor’s degree or a non-licensed individual with a master’s degree, with either degree being in a human-services field (including, but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling)

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities