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Form of workPosition: Program Coordinator 1
Location: Remote
Pay-Rate: $22/Hr. on W2
Position Purpose:
Assist in activities related to the medical and psychosocial aspects of utilization and coordinated care.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. 2-3 years managed care setting, medical office or facility setting with demonstration of medical administration duties. Thorough knowledge of customer service, utilization review or claims processing practices in a managed care environment and operation of office equipment such as a personal computer. Knowledge of medical terminology.
For Illinois Youth Care contract: Required Education/Experience - Bachelors Degree in nursing, social sciences, social work, or a related field. 1 year supervised clinical experience in a human services field.
For Oregon plan only: A valid driver's license is required.
* Initiate authorization requests for output or input services in keeping with the prior authorization list. Research claims inquiry specific to the department and responsibility.
* Perform tasks necessary to promote member compliance such as verifying appointments, obtaining lab results. Assess and monitor inpatient census.
* Screen for eligibility and benefits. Identify members without a PCP and refer to Member Services. Screen members by priority for case management (CM) assessment. Perform transition of care duties to include but not limited to, contact the members attending physician, member or medical power of attorney, other medical providers (home health agencies, equipment vendors) for information pertaining to special needs.
* Coordinate services with community based organizations. Attend marketing and outreach meetings as directed to represent the plan. Produces and mails routine CM letters and program educational material.
* Data enter assessments and authorizations into the system.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222058 when responding to this ad.
