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Community Health Navigator

AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Washington, DC
  • $64,300–$87,700 Per Year
8 days ago

Job Description

Work Arrangement:


+ Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

+ 4 days must be worked on-site at our DC office located at 1201 Maine SW. The 5th day can be worked remotely from home.


Responsibilities will include moderate or low risk member case load.


Member Outreach:


+ Establishes connection and acts as the primary ACFC contact to a targeted member population, including some high-risk members, through home visits and outreach calls.

+ Identifies SDOH needs and addresses them appropriately.

+ Exercises judgment and discretion in coordinating care by handling basic care follow-up tasks and collaborating with AmeriHealth Caritas care management teams, community-based health care providers, and other organizations.

+ Informs members of the required actions to fulfill HEDIS, EPSDT, and Plan requirements and other referred outreach through phone calls or home visits and encourages them to comply.

+ Assists in addressing members’ barriers to care and encourages/fosters relationships with their medical/dental providers (medical/dental homes).


Community Education:


+ Develops and maintains relationships with new and established community organizations via phone, mail, e-mail, or personal visits.

+ Collaborates with internal departments and external agencies to obtain data that is pertinent to the overall success of health education/promotion programs.

+ Provides education to members and member representatives regarding available benefits.


Education/Experience:


+ Associate’s Degree in Health Care, Human Services, or a related field or equivalent work experience required.

+ Minimum of 1 (one) year of health care in an office/clinic/hospital setting or human services experience.

+ Community-based care experience desired

+ Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to meet with members in assigned communities within DC

+ Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and disease processes.

+ Ability to effectively communicate preventive health and health management philosophies to members and agencies.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of Medicaid requirements and plan, policies, and procedures.

+ Knowledge of managed care.


Our Comprehensive Benefits Package


Hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.


The targeted hiring range for this role is expected to be between 64,300 and 87,700. The range displayed in this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the position in the Washington D.C. area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training.


Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of healthcare leaders.


At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in healthcare solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services, and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.


Headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.


Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com .
As a company, we support internal diversity through:

Recruiting. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Our inclusive, equitable approach to recruiting and hiring reinforces our commitment to DEI.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, DC
IndustryHealthcare Services
Salary$64,300–$87,700 Per Year
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1985
Websitehttp://www.amerihealthcaritas.com

About Company

Leaders in health care solutions for those most in need

AmeriHealth Caritas is the nation's leader in providing comprehensive health care solutions for those in most need and the chronically ill. We impact the lives of more than 5.7 million members nationwide. With more than 30 years of experience managing care for individuals and families in publicly-funded programs, we have become known for developing innovative solutions that help improve health outcomes while reducing costs.

Our mission, our goal

Our mission is to help people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. Our goal is to provide responsible managed care solutions, including Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP - plus behavioral health, pharmacy benefits management and third-party management and administrative services.

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community Healthunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Diseaseunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • Health Educationunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)unmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Human Healthunmatched
  • Managed Careunmatched
  • Medicaidunmatched
  • Medical Terminologyunmatched
  • Member Orientationunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Pharmacyunmatched
  • Preventive Medicineunmatched
  • Product Managementunmatched
  • Promotional Programsunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Work From Homeunmatched

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