NJM Insurance Group

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Care Manager I, Specialty Programs

ManagerManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1913H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New Jersey

Posted

12 days ago

Salary

$70.5K - $94.4K / year

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Assess member’s clinical need against establish guidelines and/or standards for specialty population-based members. • Implement the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care based on a customized population model of care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan. • Partner with the member/family, physician, and all members of the healthcare team to ensure the member’s needs are met, internal and external to this organization. • Advocate for the member among various sites to coordinate resource utilization. • Utilize the care management process to set priorities, plan, organize, and implement interventions that are goal directed toward self-care outcomes, and the transition to independent status. • Ensure care for mandated non-compliant members through the monitoring of utilization. • Document accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice and current organization policies. • Evaluate care by problem solving, analyzing variances, and participating in quality improvement to enhance member outcomes. • Monitor member’s care activities, regardless of the site of service or network participation, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness. • Consult with internal stakeholders on complex cases and escalate as appropriate to internal physician resources. • Complete other assigned functions as requested by management.

Job Requirements

  • Requires a license as an RN, or Bachelor degree in social work, health or behavioral science.
  • Graduate level degree in Social Work or Health and Behavioral Science preferred.
  • Requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience serving members with special needs.
  • Requires strong knowledge of the standards of practice for case managers.
  • Requires strong knowledge of managed care principles.
  • Requires strong knowledge of specialty population, as applicable.
  • Requires strong organizational skills.
  • Requires strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Requires good PC skills and the ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, etc.)
  • Requires good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Requires a car with valid New Jersey State License and Insurance for certain positions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
  • Retirement Plans
  • Generous PTO
  • Incentive Plans
  • Wellness Programs
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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