Care Manager I

Position Summary

Under the direction of a Provider and in conjunction with other health care team members, the Care Manager will be accountable for the full adult and pediatric patient care cycle. We are looking for a care manager to enhance the quality of patient management, maximize satisfaction and promote healthy living.

Job Duties

• Assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the patient’s health care needs
• Caregives for safety, timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and client-centeredness
• Aid patients in making informed decisions regarding their clinical status and treatment options
• Incorporate current patient literature regarding effective engagement, communication, care management and behavior change strategies and clinical practice
• Implement evidence-based care, chronic disease protocols and guidelines
• Identify improvement opportunities in patient care and coordinate resolution protocols
• Coordinate patient care by linking patients to internal and external community resources
• Collaborate with the primary care provider, patient, and members of the health care team to assess, develop and implement a patient care plan

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to a four-year college degree in Social Work; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in care management including chronic conditions, evidence-based guidelines, prevention, wellness, health risk assessment, and patient education; and/or experience with adult medicine and pediatric patients in primary care/ambulatory care, home health agency, skilled nursing facility, or hospital medical-surgical
• Knowledge of electronic medical records
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan, OR completion of a master's degree in social work and a current license to practice as a Social Worker in the State of Michigan

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, social work, nursing, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in public health or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience in case management
• Proficient in Healthcare Management Systems and Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel locally

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan

Work Hours

Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM but may vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations.

Website

Healthcare.MSU.edu/

Summary of Physical Demands

The job requires significant physical effort and involves lifting and maneuvering patients, extensive walking and standing and fine manual dexterity 26-75% of the time; visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Summary of Health Risks

• Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids
• Materials covered under Universal Precautions
• Work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting
• Wear a respirator

Bidding Eligibility

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 07/21/2026 at 11:55 PM