Outreach Care Specialist II

Position Title: Outreach Care Specialist II Job Description: Outreach Care Specialist II Location: Iowa Employee Referral Bonus: $250 The Outreach Care Specialist II is responsible for ensuring that appropriate member treatment plans are followed on moderately complex cases and for proactively identifying ways to improve the health of our members and meet quality goals. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Coordinates follow-up care plan needs for members by scheduling appointments or enrolling members in programs. Assesses member compliance with medical treatment plans via telephone or through on-site visits. Identifies barriers to plan compliance and coordinates resolutions. Identifies opportunities that impact quality goals and recommends process improvements. Recommends treatment plan modifications and determines need for additional services, in conjunction with case management and provider. Coordinates identification of and referral to local, state or federally funded programs. Coach members on ways to reduce health risks. Prepares reports to document case and compliance updates. Establishes and maintains relationships with agencies identified in appropriate contract. Serves as preceptor for new associates and participates in or leads projects with cross-functional teams. Minimum Requirements: Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years related experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant and/or BS/BA degree in a related field preferred. Bilingual candidates preferred. Mental Health experience preferred. Job Level: Non-Management Non-Exempt Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Job Family: MED > Care Coord & Care Mgmt (Non-Licensed) We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide – and Elevance Health approves – a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Elevance Health is able to reasonably accommodate. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2021, is ranked as one of the 2021 World’s Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine, and a Top 20 Fortune 500 Companies on Diversity and Inclusion. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.ElevanceHealthinc.com. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ability@icareerhelp.com for assistance. Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.