Population Health Care Management Specialist

Population Health Care Management Specialist

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Position Summary

The Population Health Care Management Specialist plays a vital role in the Population Health Care Management team, requiring the individual to demonstrate initiative, strong critical thinking, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a commitment to quality and excellence. The position involves essential functions of care coordination and collaboration with patient family, physician, and patient care team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare services, aiming to avoid hospitalization and emergency room visits.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as required for the position, required
• Associates degree in Business, healthcare administration, or related field or equivalent education and experience may be considered, preferred

Experience

• 3 or more years in-patient or out-patient experience in a healthcare environment with a good understanding of medical terminology, required
• Experience with community outreach, patient advocacy and coordinating care in areas such as acute care, skilled nursing, home health or similar areas dealing with effective communication and administrative functions, required
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, required
• Experience with EPIC, preferred
• Knowledge of medical insurance, preferred
• Experience as a Medical Assistant, preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• CHW: Community Health Worker by the Oregon Health Authority, preferred
• THW: Traditional Health Worker by the Oregon Health Authority, preferred
• CCMA- Certified Medical Assistant, preferred

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary.
• Benefit from health plans that focus on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution.
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO).
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans.

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Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.