FQHC Enhanced Care Manager
Job Description
Job Function Summary:
Involves providing non-clinical support, guidance and assistance for patients and families as they navigate through complex healthcare environments. Primary goals are to increase patient satisfaction, and to optimize care and outcomes. Acts as a communication liaison to understand the patient's non-clinical individual needs, desires, and concerns. Guides the patient and family to a broad range of services, amenities, and information to promote healing and ensure satisfaction with the patient care experience.
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.
Serves as a non-clinical resource and liaison for patients and their families. Assists with navigating all aspects of the healthcare system. Uses knowledge of the unit or clinic to resolve issues and identify ways to increase patient satisfaction. Collaborates with department managers to meet patient expectations, achieve quality outcomes and build a patient focused culture.
% of time | Essential Function (Yes/No) |
Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
30 | Yes | Patient & Family Engagement / Support
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30 | Yes | Care Coordination
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30 | Yes | Documentation, Data & Program Support
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10 | Yes |
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100% | (To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.) |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Req / Pref |
| Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experiencein healthcare related field | Req |
| Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to communicate and resolve issues effectively with a diverse population of patients, staff and physicians. | Req |
| Strong skills to comprehend and assess patient's grievances to quickly locate appropriate resource for assistance. In-depth knowledge of the organization and how to get issues resolved. | Req |
| Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop solutions and recommend changes and follow through with implementation. | Req |
| Excellent written and verbal communication skills. | Req |
| Proficiency with Windows-based software including Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area. | Req |
| Strong knowledge of Patient Rights & Responsibilities, Joint Commission standards, and Centers for Medicare / Medicaid regulations. Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Strong knowledge of data collection, compilation, and analytical techniques. | Req |
| Previous experience working across departments in large organizations | Pref |
| Proficiency with the EPIC electronic medical record | Pref |
Education | Req / Pref |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. | Req |
Certifications | Req / Pref |
|---|---|
| Community Health Worker certification, CASAC or similar program | Pref |