Field Care Coordinator - ALTCS - Maricopa County, AZ

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The Field Care Coordinator will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with low-to-medium complexity medical/behavioral needs. Care coordination activities will focus on supporting member's medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care. Expect to spend about 50% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities

You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. This is a field-based position covering travel territory in Maricopa County, AZ. Primary Responsibilities: Engage members face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs Develop and implement person centered care plans to address needs including management of chronic health conditions, health promotion and wellness, social determinants of health, medication management and member safety in alignment with evidence-based guidelines Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, and community resources/partners to implement care plan Provide education and coaching to support member self-management of care needs and lifestyle changes to promote health Support proactive discharge planning and manage/coordinate Care Transition following ER visit, inpatient or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) admission Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by th

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