Hiring for Healthcare Consultant I/ Care Coordinator - Travel up to 75% in Peoria County, IL

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. o 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.

Job ID: 26-129288

**** Job Title: ‘Healthcare Consultant I/ Care Coordinator’** **

** Position Type: Full-Time Contract Role**

**** Location: Peoria County, IL** **

**Work Type: Travel up to 75% + Remote 25%  **

**** Est. Pay Range: : $30.00/hour – $35.00/Hour on W2 (USD) all inclusive ** **

****Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm ****


Description:
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Must reside in the state of Illinois in Peoria County Illinois
• Valid Illinois Driver’s license
• Willing and able to travel up to 75% of their time to meet with members face to face
• Reliable Transportation required, eligible for mileage reimbursement as per company policy.
• Minimum of two (2) years of case management experience
• Microsoft Office and electronic health record experience

Duties    

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.
o 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.
o Coordinates and implements assigned care plan activities and monitors care plan progress.
• Enhancement of Medical Appropriateness and 

Quality of Care:
o 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.
o Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels.
o Utilizes negotiation skills to secure appropriate options and services necessary to meet the member's benefits and/or healthcare needs.
o Utilizes influencing/motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health.
o Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices.
o Helps member actively and knowledgeably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation of Care:
o Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.

Experience    
• Must reside in the state of Illinois in Peoria County
• Valid Illinois Driver’s license
• Willing and able to travel up to 75% of their time to meet with members face to face
• Reliable Transportation required, eligible for mileage reimbursement as per company policy.
• Minimum of two (2) years of case management experience
• Microsoft Office and electronic health record experience

Position Summary    
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 Peoria County 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.

Education    
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)


If you believe you're qualified for this position and are currently in the job market or interested in making a change, please give me a call as soon as possible at 571 678 0714.