Medical Case Manager, Infectious Diseases

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Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Communicates with physicians and other professionals to develop a care plan that facilitates the efficient use of health care resources, and aids patient in executing plan.
* Develops outreach plans with co-workers (HIV social care team members and clinicians) in order to establish continuous follow-up with patients.
* Reviews pertinent medical history, current diagnosis, and pharmaceutical data via EMR including tracking medical data (e.g., checking whether patients have up-to-date labs).
* Assists patients in forming solutions for presenting problem, co-defines and determines realistic goals.
* Promotes wellness and provides education regarding preventive care measures, including facilitating health promotion group sessions.
* Documents client activities and coaching/counseling sessions in established clinical format.
* Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
Patients, physicians and other physical and behavioral health providers, public and private insurers
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EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
N/A
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
5 years of experience in a physical or behavioral health position

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel highly preferred.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.