Health Concierge

Job Description

Job Description

About CCNC

From the mountains to the coast, from large cities to small towns, Community Care of North Carolina is transforming health care. Informed by statewide data and predictive analytics, community-based care-managers work with local physicians and diverse teams of health professionals to develop whole-person plans of care that connect people to the right local resources and increase equity and access to high-quality care.

CCNC Mission Statement

To improve the health and quality of life for all North Carolinians by building supporting better community-based healthcare delivery systems.

Position Summary

The Health Concierge position is a non-clinician role that works in collaboration with the Care Management staff and/or quality improvement staff to support the multi-disciplinary team approach of patient care by meeting key performance indicators (closing care gaps, reducing hospitalizations, readmissions, ED (Emergency Department) utilization, and PMPM costs) and other organizational mandates as designated. The Health Concierge may work remotely within regions to cover the needs across the state and/or may work on site at CCPN (Community Care Physician Network) practices.

Health Concierges may directly assist members by increasing their ability to improve their health outcomes. They also help design and implement systems to ensure the smooth operation of office functions and to support the Care Team.

Health Concierges may also work directly with assigned practices to assist them in addressing care gap closure in collaboration with the Provider Relations Representative/QI Team.

Essential Functions

• Receive and document all referrals from various sources into the Care Management documentation platform.
• Outreach, engagement, and scheduling of members for Care Managers.
• Verify eligibility and demographic information.
• Complete appropriate screenings as needed.
• Assist with mailing educational materials, consent forms or other documents to the member as necessary.
• Assist with referrals on behalf of the Care Management or program team.
• Assist with tasks delegated by the Care Management or program team.
• Provide information for access and coordination of resources.
• Assist member with care coordination and health care system navigation.
• Provide culturally appropriate health education and information.
• Provide general education and social support.
• Advocate for members.
• Identify care gaps and outreach to members to close gaps as requested.
• Assist practice to submit supplemental data to health plans to provide documentation of gap closure as requested; assist with scheduling medical appointments and transportation as needed.
• Assist with pulling Care Gap/Recommended Actions/High Risk reports.
• Assist in addressing Social Determinants of Health as needed.
• Access multiple EHRs (electronic health records) to obtain and upload documents into the care management platform.
• Access to Hospital/Data or Electronic Medical Record system will be required, as necessary.
• Meet productivity and role expectations as defined.
• Collaborate with the Care Team to address barriers and create efficiency with processes.
• Adhere to CCNC Privacy and Security policies to ensure that patient and company data is properly safeguarded.
• Abide by department guidelines, company policies, and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform all other duties as requested.
• Attend Departmental and corporate meetings, local and regional trainings, or other events as required.
• Understand and uphold CCNC goals, objectives, and standards.
• Travel using personal vehicle will be required within the region and/or the State.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2-4 years minimum experience in a health care setting required
• 2 or 4-year degree in health-related field preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with current auto liability insurance
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of and experience working in patient or clinical data systems
• Computer skills required including various office software and the internet; experience with MS Office software preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal benefits system
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written
• Proficient Motivational Interviewing skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Sensitivity to diversity of cultures, language barriers, health literacy and educational levels
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives
• Able to shift strategy or approach in response to the demands of a situation

Working Conditions

• The job environment is primarily a home environment.
• Multiple contacts are required with various members, providers, multi-payer systems and community partners to ensure coordination of services; exposure to general office, community, and household conditions, as well as communicable disease could occur.
• Routinely there may be some minor physical inconveniences or discomforts in the work setting, including sitting for moderate periods of time.
• Must be able to utilize office equipment, computer, keyboard, and phone with or without assistive devices.
• Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting/carrying of up to 25 pounds.
• The job environment can be intense as high volume; repetitive work is an expectation.
• Travel may be required within the region and/or the State.

Why Join Us

• Make a meaningful impact on youth and families across North Carolina
• Work with a supportive and collaborative care team
• Competitive Benefits Package effective first day of employment
• Opportunities for growth, training, and bonus incentives*

Ready to improve the health and quality of life of all North Carolinians by building and supporting better community-based health care delivery systems? 

• Apply today and join us in delivering compassionate care that makes a difference.