Care Coordination Associate- ACCU, HealthCare Access Maryland, Baltimore, MD
HealthCare Access Maryland -
Baltimore, MD,
US
Care Coordination Associate- ACCU
Date Posted: 2024-06-17
Job description
Job Details
Job Location
Headquarters - Baltimore, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$45,774.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Admin - Clerical
Description
Unlock your potential and join HCAM in Making Maryland Healthier! HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM) has been addressing Health Equity issues for more than 25 years because We Believe! Join our Team and make a difference with a commitment to Excellence!
Job Summary
HCAM offers diverse connection and coordination services for individuals and families across Maryland through various programs. HCAM's Care Coordination Program (CCP) provides short-term care coordination services to Baltimore City residents who are eligible for Medicaid benefits and need help accessing services. The Care Coordination Program strives to improve birth outcomes and protect our city's most vulnerable populations in Baltimore City though outreach strategies and providing access to health services and community resources by:
Duties And Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The ideal candidate must be able to:
HCAM is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees, clients served, volunteers and visitors and has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices, and standards. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to:
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to both indoor and outdoor conditions. The employee will be subject to noise.
Hybrid work environment- a flexible work model allowing employees to work a blended schedule at remote and in-office locations.
Our Culture
The organization is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in its commitment to support employees and the community served.
EMPLOYEE ACKNLOWEDGMENT
Employee Name (Print):
Signature: Date:
Job Location
Headquarters - Baltimore, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$45,774.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Admin - Clerical
Description
Unlock your potential and join HCAM in Making Maryland Healthier! HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM) has been addressing Health Equity issues for more than 25 years because We Believe! Join our Team and make a difference with a commitment to Excellence!
Job Summary
HCAM offers diverse connection and coordination services for individuals and families across Maryland through various programs. HCAM's Care Coordination Program (CCP) provides short-term care coordination services to Baltimore City residents who are eligible for Medicaid benefits and need help accessing services. The Care Coordination Program strives to improve birth outcomes and protect our city's most vulnerable populations in Baltimore City though outreach strategies and providing access to health services and community resources by:
- Assisting Medicaid/HealthChoice eligible beneficiaries in accessing, and maximizing their Medicaid benefits
- Educating clients about health benefits
- Linking residents to primary care and specialty services
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Provide outreach and coordination services to Medicaid benefited services including primary care, dental care, specialty care, preventive health screenings, lead screenings, case management, and vaccinations.
- Conduct assessment, triage and referral of pregnant women and infants to Baltimore City MCH Programs including WIC, Home Visiting, Parenting Support, Doula services, and Safe Sleep resources.
- Provide education and resources to low-cost/ no-cost health care services in Baltimore City, prenatal care, newborn care, EPSDT guidelines, chronic disease management, preventive health screenings, dental care, behavioral health services and other health related services.
- Act as a liaison between consumers and HealthChoice Managed Care Organizations, Primary Care Providers, Specialty care and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Address consumer barriers to healthcare including housing, addiction treatment, domestic violence services, Energy Assistance, emergency funds, Medical Assistance Transportation.
- Participates in interagency, external and program related community and intergovernmental engagement meetings, trainings, and outreach events.
- Facilitates communication and collaboration between health providers, other program related stakeholders and partnerships.
- Collaborates with interagency programs and stakeholders.
- Collect, analyze, and distribute program related data and reports to appropriate team members and other key stake holders.
- Meet program/agency deadlines and maintain multiple databases.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of utilization & data input of multiple databases.
- Other duties as assigned by Program Director
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related area preferred.
- Experience providing services to pregnant women and/or infants, adults with chronic health conditions in a public health/community setting- preferred
- Excellent planning, time management and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Windows, and other basic computer functions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The ideal candidate must be able to:
- Ambulate 3 blocks or more.
- Sit for extended periods.
- Lift at least 15 lbs.
HCAM is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees, clients served, volunteers and visitors and has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices, and standards. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to:
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards, and laws.
- Adhere to all organizational safety plans, policies, practices, and standards.
- Be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site.
- Report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor.
- Practice standard precautions.
- Participate in mandatory or available safety training.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to both indoor and outdoor conditions. The employee will be subject to noise.
Hybrid work environment- a flexible work model allowing employees to work a blended schedule at remote and in-office locations.
Our Culture
The organization is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in its commitment to support employees and the community served.
EMPLOYEE ACKNLOWEDGMENT
Employee Name (Print):
Signature: Date: