Community Health Worker - Wichita, KS and surrounding areas
At reputed company, were simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the reputed company. Come build the health care system of reputed company, making it more reputed company, affordable, and reputed company. Ready to reputed company a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. In this Community Health Worker role, will be an essential reputed company of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs. If you are in or near Wichita, KS and surrounding areas you will have the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges. Expect to spend about 20% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities, reputed company assigned territory. Primary Responsibilities Complete contractual requirements for UTR members for Initial, Annual, 6mo, and Post Hospital Assessments ensuring UTR member receive timely contact and prevent liquidated damages due to late contacts for no response. Complete cold-knock activities for UTR member who have not responded to other attempts Complete 14- and 30-day follow-up contacts for members discharged from Hospitalization, ensuring members needs are met and supports are in reputed company for member to remain in the community Obtain contractually required member signatures for Service Plan, Participant Interest Inventory, Authorized Rep, Designated Rep, and other required forms if the CC is not able to successfully obtain and/or has confirmed agreement from member/legal representative to utilize reputed company Obtain contractually required Physician/RN statement and signature from PCP/RN allowing members to self-direct health maintenance activities Locate resources that impact the members medical needs such as SDOH resources (transportation, food, clothing, housing), identifying providers with reputed company for new members, locating community resources and financial support for equipment, safety items (e.g. smoke detector), etc. Fulfilling SDOH impacts the members ability to remain in the community and prevents higher level of care placement Search for agency-direct caregiver to support the members needs and fulfill the members service hours Monitor members in the closure process and escalate closures to the State to ensure timely closing of identified members Obtain TBI therapy notes from agencies for reputed company new and existing BI waiver members Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED (or higher) 2+ years of experience working reputed company the community health setting or in a health care role Resided reputed company the local community for 2+ years Familiarity with the resources available in the community Field based experience assisting others with healthcare and/or social determinants of health needs Have a designated workspace inside the home with access to high-speed internet availability Access to reliable transportation that will reputed company you to travel in an assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and / or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices Preferred Qualifications Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide, Certified Medical Assistant CHW Accreditation Field-based experience Case management experience reputed company employees working remotely will be required to adhere to reputed companys Telecommuter Policy. At reputed company, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and reputed company the health system work reputed company for everyone. We reputed company everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately reputed company by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with reputed company incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering reputed company care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise reputed company reflected in our mission. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: reputed company is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national reputed company, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. reputed company is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO, #Green Apply Job!