Case Management Analyst - Field in Chicago, IL

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Summary – Case Manager Analyst - Field Location: Will & DuPage Counties, IL Must reside in one of the following Zip Codes: 60606, 60607, 60608, 60609, 60610, 60611, 60612, 60614, 60622, 60623, 60624, 60632, 60639, 60644, 60647, 60651, 60653 This Case Management Analyst Field position is with Aetna’s Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS) team and is a field-based position. The requirement is for candidates to travel up to 75% of the time to meet with members face to face. This position holds a full caseload to manage waiver members. This position requires in person quarterly visits with members. This position is critical to meeting contractual requirements. Facilitate appropriate healthcare outcomes for waiver/LTSS members by providing care coordination, support and education for members through the use of care management tools and resources.  Evaluation of Members: Through the use of care management tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive evaluation of referred member’s needs/eligibility and recommends an approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating member’s benefit plan and available internal and external programs/services. Identifies high risk factors and service needs that may impact member outcomes and care planning components with appropriate referral to clinical case management or crisis intervention as appropriate. Coordinates and implements assigned care plan activities and monitors care plan progress. Enhancement of Medical Appropriateness and Quality of Care: Using holistic approach consults with case managers, supervisors, Medical Directors and/or other health programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives; presents cases at case conferences to obtain multidisciplinary review in order to achieve optimal outcomes. Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels. Utilizes negotiation skills to secure appropriate options and services necessary to meet the member’s benefits and/or healthcare needs. Utilizes influencing/ motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health. Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices. Helps member actively and knowledgeably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making. Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation of Care: Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.

Must reside in the state of Illinois in the Chicago area in the above mentioned Zip codes. Valid Illinois Driver’s license Must possess reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel up to 75% of the time. Mileage is reimbursed per our company expense reimbursement policy Minimum of two (2) years of case management experience Microsoft Office and electronic health record experience Preferred Qualifications: Case management and discharge planning experience Managed Care experience Microsoft Office experience Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin) Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Non Licensed - with either degree being in a human-services field (including, but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling) Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay