LPN Patient Care Coordinator

LPN Patient Care Coordinator

Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: $25.204327/hour

Work Schedule: Monday Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, passion for purpose, trust & transparency, empowerment & accountability, best-in-class, outcome-driven, and servant leadership, we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Let's Talk Benefits

We know your great work deserves great support. Here's a snapshot of what we offer for all eligible employees.

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Position Purpose

The LPN Patient Care Coordinator ensures that medically complex and special healthcare needs of SoonerCare members are effectively managed by coordinating access to medical care, community resources, and social services. This role involves facilitating care management activities and collaborating with intra- and inter-agency personnel to ensure program adherence to state and federal guidelines. Additionally, the LPN Patient Care Coordinator supports the agency's mission by providing leadership in resolving member issues, contributing to case management decisions, and advocating for the needs of vulnerable populations while ensuring compliance with OHCA policies and program requirements.

Principle Activities May Include:

• Coordinate and facilitate access to medical care for medically complex/special health care needs members identified through various referral sources including self-referrals, provider referrals, and other state agency referrals.
• Facilitate access to community resources and social service agencies within the parameters of the SoonerCare program.
• Contribute to SoonerCare Member care plan development and document Care Management activities utilizing the clinical case management system and other available tools.
• Participate in case staffing meetings and collaborate with other agency staff to ensure coordination of efforts.
• Interface verbally and in writing with members, families, and providers to resolve issues. Act as a SoonerCare Care Management resource, answering questions for OHCA personnel related to the needs of identified members.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to evaluate service appropriateness and contribute to care plan development based on clinical protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

The LPN Patient Care Coordinator requires knowledge of healthcare policy and clinical protocols to coordinate care for high-needs populations. This position specializes in bridging the gap between providers, agencies, and members through strategic communication and problem-solving. By prioritizing accountability in program standards and a collaborative approach to case management, the LPN Patient Care Coordinator ensures that every member receives comprehensive, navigated support within the healthcare system. The Korn Ferry competencies that best align with this role include Ensures Accountability (demonstrating ownership for program adherence and compliance) and Collaborates (working effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders to provide comprehensive care management).

**To be considered for this position your application must include a resume/CV with complete work and education history.**

Education and/or Experience:

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus one year of practical nursing experience OR
• Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus one year of practical nursing experience.

Preference May Be Given To Candidates With:

• 2 or more years of practical nursing experience as a licensed practical nurse
• Experience with obstetric care.
• Experience with aged, blind or disabled population
• Experience with Medicaid/SoonerCare
• Related Professional Certifications (other than BLS/ALS/PALS)
• Experience with MS, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Bilingual

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. In the course of performing job duties, employees are required to speak, stand, walk, and reach with their hands and arms. This position requires extended periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of this position.

Accommodation Statement

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, or genetic information. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Notice to Applicants:

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through Workday Jobs Hub.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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