Care Coach 1

Job Title: Care Coach
Job Duration: 3 Months
Location : Will travel throughout South Polk or Highlands counties
Shift : Mon-Fri; 8AM 5PM
75-90% local travel

Will travel throughout the counties to member homes and facilities:

Must Live in South Polk or Highlands County

Job Description:
The Care Coach 1 assesses and evaluates member's needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain optimal wellness state by guiding members/families toward and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for the care and wellbeing of members. The Care Coach 1 work assignments are often straightforward and of moderate complexity.

• The Care Coach 1 employs a variety of strategies, approaches and techniques to manage a member's health issues. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective care.
• Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care through use of assessment, data, conversations with member, and active care planning.
• Understands own work area professional concepts/standards, regulations, strategies and operating standards. Makes decisions regarding own work approach/priorities, and follows direction.
• Work is managed and often guided by precedent and/or documented procedures/regulations/professional standards with some interpretation.

Mileage Reimbursed for Travel (.56/Mile First 50 Miles & Last 50 Miles are not reimbursed)
Client will Provide PPE Client will Provide ALL Equipment including Portable Wi-Fi

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 or more years of related experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Exceptional verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a variety of electronic information applications/software programs
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
• This role is part of Client's Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 limits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Prior experience with Medicare & Medicaid recipients
• Previous experience with electronic case note documentation and experienced with documenting in multiple computer applications/systems
• Experience with health promotion, coaching and wellness
• Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources