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 that which normally would be acquired by completion of a four-year college degree program in a 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
• Knowledgeable in healthcare management systems and Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel locally

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

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