Outreach Care Specialist II (US)

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Position Title

Outreach Care Specialist II (US)

Job Description

Outreach Care Specialist II

Location: Virtual : This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Outreach Care Specialist II is responsible for ensuring that appropriate member treatment plans are followed on moderately complex cases and for proactively identifying ways to improve the health of our members and meet quality goals.

How you will make an impact

• Coordinates follow-up care plan needs for members by scheduling appointments or enrolling members in programs.
• Assesses member compliance with medical treatment plans via telephone or through on-site visits.
• Identifies barriers to plan compliance and coordinates resolutions.
• Identifies opportunities that impact quality goals and recommends process improvements.
• Recommends treatment plan modifications and determines need for additional services, in conjunction with case management and provider.
• Coordinates identification of and referral to local, state or federally funded programs.
• Coaches members on ways to reduce health risks.
• Prepares reports to document case and compliance updates.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with agencies identified in appropriate contract.
• Serves as preceptor for new associates and participates in or leads projects with cross-functional teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years related experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• Certified nurse assistant or certified medical assistant and/or BS/BA degree in a related field preferred.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.

Job Level: Non-Management Non-Exempt

Job Family: MED > Care Coord & Care Mgmt (Non-Licensed)

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.