Chronic Care Specialist - (44-00)

Job Summary

The Chronic Care Specialist supports patients with high-risk health conditions in navigating the healthcare system. They collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to manage chronic care and transition of care processes. The role involves acting as a resource for clinic staff and performing nursing duties within the scope of an RN/LVN/LPN license.

Core Competencies

• Experience related to patient education and/or motivational interviewing skills and self management goal setting.
• Experience with outbound patient telecommunications.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region and conduct home visits as needed.
• Knowledge of chronic diseases, especially COPD/asthma, diabetes, CHF, HTN, and CRF.
• Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Job Requirements

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse or other credentialed health professional as approved.
• With an active and unrestricted NM or Compact State License.
• Current BLS certification.
• 2+ years of experience in a physician's office, clinical or hospital setting.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)

Education Reimbursement

• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement