HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Human Services Program Specialist

Plan, coordinate, implement, bill and monitor case management services for HIV positive clients through the Alachua County Health Department for Area 3/13. Perform medical case management functions for Ryan White as specified by current rules and regulations from the State of Florida, Medicaid and any other governing agency. Document performed medical case management functions in CareWare, such as writing progress notes, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Comprehensive Care Plan and Acuity. Serve as back up to other Medical Case Managers. Maintain accurate and current client data and information related to the specific programs on the computer using States approved programs such as HMS, ACCESS, Microsoft Office Word and Excel, CareWare and the Ryan White Portal. Coordinate services between approved vendors, health care providers, clients and/or clients advocates as outlined in current rules and policies by receiving prescriptions written by medical care providers, ensuring that funds are available with case manager quarterly budget; authorizing services with approved vendors. Submit appropriate paperwork for all vendor services authorized to billing clerk by established deadlines. Attend and participate in staff meetings and training programs. Performs other work as requested by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge or experience related to Microsoft Systems and balancing budgets. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively manage workload and work well independently.

Qualifications: Minimum -Highschool diploma/GED Minimum of 1 year experience with data entry in electronic medical records system and professional front office setting. A valid driver's license. Preferred -Experience maintaining & tracking inventory