Case Manager Assistant

Kern River Transitional Care

Remote
Remote
Critical thinking skills
Care coordination expertise
Communicate regularly with residents
Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a Remote Case Manager Assistant to facilitate care coordination and communication among residents, families, and healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare or social services, strong communication skills, and a commitment to resident-centered care

Job Summary

  • Utilize critical thinking skills and care coordination expertise to work collaboratively with residents, resident family/significant other, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties to develop and implement a plan of care that provides extraordinary care for the patient while being sensitive to costs and resources.
  • Communicate regularly with residents and their families about Plans of Care, PT, OT, and other treatment protocols, and answer residents’ questions about their care, treatment plans, illness progression, and other issues to ensure they feel safe and secure in our care.
  • Perform utilization review activities to provide residents with appropriate, timely, and cost-effective care, and coordinate care with residents, care providers, facility financial services, and third-party payers.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a Remote Case Manager Assistant to facilitate care coordination and communication among residents, families, and healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare or social services, strong communication skills, and a commitment to resident-centered care.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • critical thinking skills
  • care coordination expertise
  • communicate regularly with residents
  • attend morning meetings
  • monitor and adjust resident statuses
  • utilize intermediate computer skills

Nice-to-have

  • compassionate, professional demeanor
  • resident-centered care commitment
  • positive, effective, and appropriate relations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Nursing, or related field preferred
  • Prior experience in healthcare, case management, or social services strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Medicaid programs
  • Familiarity with PCC or other EMR systems preferred
  • Certificate as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) a plus

Work Rights

Not specified

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