Case Management Coordinator

Job DescriptionThis role is work from home with travel required in Maricopa County, Arizona to visit members once COVID restrictions are lifted. Utilizes skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program. -Applies critical thinking and knowledge in clinically appropriate treatment, evidence based care and medical necessity criteria for members by providing care coordination, support and education for members through the use of care management tools and resources.Evaluation of Members; Through the use of care management tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive evaluation of referred member’s needs/eligibility and recommends an approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating member’s benefit plan and available internal and external programs/services. -Identifies high risk factors and service needs that may impact member outcomes and care planning components with appropriate referrals. -Coordinates and implements assigned care plan activities and monitors care plan progress. Enhancement of Medical Appropriateness and Quality of Care; -Uses a holistic approach to overcome barriers to meet 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 knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Documentation of Care; -Utilizes case management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.Hours are M-F, 8am-5pm.Required Qualifications-2+years’ Case Management experience working with people who have been designated as having a serious mental illness (SMI) and working with people who are elderly or have a physical disability.-Comfortable with travel utilizing own vehicle up to 25% of the time post COVID restrictions. Must have valid driver's license and safe driving record.COVID RequirementsCOVID-19 Vaccination RequirementCVS Health requires its Colleagues in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.If you are vaccinated, you are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status within the first 10 days of your employment. For the two COVID-19 shot regimen, you will be required to provide proof of your second COVID-19 shot within the first 45 days of your employment. Failure to provide timely proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will result in the termination of your employment with CVS Health.

If you are unable to be fully vaccinated due to disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief, you will be required to apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment in order to remain employed with CVS Health. As a part of this process, you will be required to provide information or documentation about the reason you cannot be vaccinated. If your request for an accommodation is not approved, then your employment may be terminated.

Preferred QualificationsComputer proficient with outlook, windows, and word.-Experience collaborating with medical professionals-Case Management experienceEducationCandidates must have earned a 4-year bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, special education or counseling, or be a licensed registered nurseBusiness OverviewAt Aetna, a CVS Health company, we are joined in a common purpose: helping people on their path to better health. We are working to transform health care through innovations that make quality care more accessible, easier to use, less expensive and patient-focused. Working together and organizing around the individual, we are pioneering a new approach to total health that puts people at the heart.We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. CVS Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.