Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Community Clinic is a patient-directed Community Health Center, which provides affordable primary health care and supportive services to our neighbors in Northwest Arkansas. Community Health Centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers, is a Federal designation whereby community health needs are identified and are responded to appropriately. We provide health care using a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) approach : the needs of the patient come first. Community Clinic recognizes that every employee plays a vital role. We care. You belong.

Job Summary

Community Clinic is seeking an experienced nurse to work as a Case Manager to engage with our patients in high risk categories. This role will guide patients with chronic conditions in self-management / care planning and will manage cases during high risk transition times. The role is primarily located in Fayetteville, AR but will work 2 days a week in Siloam Springs, AR.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides case management / utilization review and planning to assure that the patient progresses through the continuum of care.
• Coordinates the integration of social service function into patient care.
• Follows the Population Health Management model / chronic disease management protocols which focus on the critical importance of patient activation, involvement and personal responsibility; and the patient focused expansion of care coordination provided through wellness and disease management.
• Ensures compliance with quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with clinical staff in the development and execution of the plan of care and achievements of goals.
• Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s and family’s ability to make informed decisions.
• Ensures that patient tests and labs are appropriate and necessary and are carried out within the established timeframe and that results are promptly available to providers.
• Promotes effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources.

Qualifications

Why Work at Community Clinic?

Monday-Friday 8 : 00a-5 : 00p

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