Patient Engagement Specialist

Your Future is our Future At Lumeris, we believe that our greatest achievements are made possible by the talent and commitment of our team members. That's why we are actively seeking talented and collaborative individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare industry. Join us today as we strive to create a system of care that every doctor wants for their own family and become part of a community that values its people and empowers you to make an impact. We're excited to consider every qualified candidate authorized to work in the United States, although we are unable to sponsor visas for this role at this time. Position: Patient Engagement Specialist Position Summary: Responsible for engaging patients to schedule, coordinate and optimize in-home and virtual health assessments. Supports outreach efforts to improve population health management, including cost, quality, access, network optimization, and general principles of documentation and coding. Supports and impacts the success of the program by engaging patients to promote adoption of health assessments. Job Description: Primary Responsibilities Completes outreach to patients telephonically to engage, promote, and schedule house calls visits, either in the home, in-office or virtual appointments. Maintains targeted call averages and other key metrics that ensure program success and volume goals are met. Provides patient education on purpose of the assessment, benefits and available services and screenings. Assists patient/family with scheduling appointments with appropriate providers/staff; and coordination of durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies. Follows established protocols. Escalates urgent and/or life-threatening concerns appropriately. Leverages engagement and other soft skills to ensure patient satisfaction. Connects patients to appropriate resources based on identified needs, such as Case Management or Customer Service. Understands market practices and collaborates to achieve population health initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate’s in healthcare related field, LPN, or equivalent with advanced training 1+ years of strong telephonic outreach or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role Healthcare experience preferred Ability to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Effective communication skills with the ability to interact with multi-disciplinary teams and patients Good time-management and project management skills, including the ability to plan, interpret basic processes/programs, escalate issues in a timely fashion, and ensure adherence to timelines Strong organization and customer service skills, detail-oriented, and ability to consistently meet and track timelines and goals Working Conditions Ability to lift up to 20lbs. Moving lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 50lbs as well as assist with weights of more than 100lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods. #LI-Remote Pay Transparency: Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay rate include your specific skills, experience, qualifications, location, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to the base salary, certain roles may qualify for a performance-based incentive and/or equity, with eligibility depending on the position. These rewards are based on a combination of company performance and individual achievements. The hiring range for this position is: $39,000.00-$48,150.00 Benefits of working at Lumeris Medical, Vision and Dental Plans Tax-Advantage Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA) Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO, Sick Time, Paid Leave, Volunteer & Wellness Days) Employee Assistance Program 401k with company match Employee Resource Groups Employee Discount Program Learning and Development Opportunities And much more... Be part of a team that is changing healthcare! Member Facing Position: Location: Remote, USA Time Type: Full time Lumeris and its partners are committed to protecting our high-risk members & prospects when conducting business in-person. All personnel who interact with at-risk members or prospects are required to have completed, at a minimum, the initial series of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. If this role has been identified as member-facing, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. Disclaimer: The job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The physical activities, demands and working conditions represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. Lumeris is an EEO/AA employer M/F/V/D. Join Our Growing Team! Lumeris is bringing common sense back to the business of healthcare by empowering value-based care. We create the partnerships and perspectives that are making healthcare safer, more affordable and more personalized for providers, patients and payers alike. We were founded on the belief that it should be easier to provide the right care, at the right time, at the right cost. Our model is bringing that belief to life, improving outcomes and empowering financial sustainability along the way. Why Join Lumeris? At Lumeris, you will be part of team that is focused on solving the nation’s healthcare problem, and you will be able to contribute to our purpose. Our environment is fast-paced, change-oriented and focused on growth and employee engagement. At Lumeris, we know that talent is best utilized when given the opportunity to succeed. That is why we have removed the boundaries that inhibit success and focus on fostering an environment that allows employees to utilize their talents.