Patient Care Advocate

Patient Care Advocate (Remote Position Must be a Resident of IL):

Job Description

Acts as a liaison and member advocate between the member/family physician and facilities/agencies.Acts as the face of WellCare in the provider community with the provider and office staff where their services are embedded.Advises and educates Provider practices in appropriate HEDIS measures and HEDIS ICD-10 /CPT coding in accordance with NCQA requirements.Assesses provider performance data to identify and strategizes opportunities for provider improvement.Collaborates with Provider Relations to improve provider performance in areas of Quality Risk Adjustment Operations claims and encounters.Schedules doctor appointments for members with care gaps to access needed preventive care services and close gaps in care in the providers office.Conducts face-to-face education with the member and their family in the providers office about care gaps identified and barriers to care.Conducts telephonic outreach and health coaching to members to support quality improvement regulatory and contractual requirements.Arranges transportation and follow-up appointments for member as needed.Documents all actions taken regarding contact related to member.Interacts with other departments including customer service to resolve member issues.Refers to case or disease management as appropriate.Completes special assignments and projects instrumental to the function of the department.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm (Remotely)

Qualifications

License/Certification: One of the following is preferred.Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse LPNIllinois Licensed Registered Nurse RNEducation/Experience: Required A Bachelor's Degree in HealthcarePublic Health Nursing psychology Social Work Health Administration or related health field or equivalent work experience required.A total of 4 years of experience required for the positionWork experience should be in direct patient care social work quality improvement or health coaching preferably in a managed care environment.2 years of experience work experience should be in direct patient care, quality improvement, or health coaching preferably in a managed care environment

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