Patient Engagement Specialist I

Patient Engagement Specialist I (Contract) - Must reside in Orange County, San Diego or Inland Empire

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Patient Engagement Specialist I (Contract) - Must reside in Orange County, San Diego or Inland Empire

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Department: Quality - Quality Care Improvement

Location: 600 City Parkway West 10th Floor, Orange, CA 92868

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour

Department: Quality - Quality Care Improvement

Location: 600 City Parkway West 10th Floor, Orange, CA 92868

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Patient Engagement Specialist I. This role will report to the Manager – Quality Care Improvement and enable us to continue to scale in the healthcare industry.
Our Values:

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team
  

What You'll Do

• Conduct outreach calls to inform patients of recommended services for HEDIS measure gap closure in a courteous and engaging manner
• Requests and gathers necessary medical records as needed.
• Effectively organize projects and tasks based on priority to help meet expectations and deadlines of projects
• Collaborates with the health plan, PCP, and health care team to ensure timely communication of member's clinical information.
• Generates letters and faxes to PCPs, Specialists, patients, and other health care team members.
• Analytical problem solving with the ability to understand the overall picture
• Coordinate care for patients as appropriate such as scheduling appointments, creating authorizations to facilitate/expedite patient's requests based on provider's orders.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of business discussions
• Travel to various offices as designated
• Ad-hoc projects as assigned by the manager/supervisor
• May be required to work overtime to meet tight deadlines
• Comply with department policy and procedures
• Collect and collate appropriate data from IPA network providers for HEDIS measures
• Collect medical records, conduct reviews and ensure accuracy of documentation for reporting
• Collect, summarize and trend provider performance data to include provider education
• Participate in ongoing discussions concerning data collections and analysis for HEDIS
• Assist in planning and implementation of projects to improve delivery of services and quality of care
• Understand the principles of CMS, HEDIS, NCQA, Health Plan Quality Standards and HIPAA
• Generate and maintain accurate weekly/monthly/quarterly report of activities
• Attend to health plans, provider, and interdepartmental calls
  

Qualifications

• Must reside in Orange County, San Diego or Inland Empire
• Minimum of Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
• Experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Proficiency in electronic scheduling
• At least one (1) year of HEDIS related experience
• Must have Driver's License, reliable transportation and be willing to travel between office locations as needed
• Ability to prioritize and effectively multi-task
• Ability to quickly adapt to various situations
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Effective and professional communication skills
• Self-driven, quick learner, patient, must be able to work with people of different personalities

You're great for the role, if:

• Fluent in Spanish
• 1-3 years of IPA/MSO/HP or general healthcare experience
• Excellent analytical critical reasoning and interpersonal communication skill
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to keep a high level of confidence and discretion when dealing with sensitive matters relating to providers, members, business plans, strategies and other sensitive information
  

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in Orange County, San Diego or Inland Empire, CA. The home office of this department is located at 600 City Parkway West, 10th Floor, Orange, CA 92868.
• The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• The total compensation target pay range for this role is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at to request an accommodation.
Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Temporary

Job function

• Job function Legal
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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