Job Title:  
Case Mgr
Job ID:
59396
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

 
 
  Full/Part Time:          
  Full-Time
  Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
 
     
  Please apply at www.highmark.com by 3/18/2010  
 
     
 
About Our Company
Highmark Inc. is among the nation's leading health insurers and is the largest health insurance company in Pennsylvania based on membership. An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Highmark is driven by a more than 70-year mission to provide access to affordable, quality health care enabling individuals to live longer healthier lives. Recognized as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for 2009, Highmark Inc. is an equal opportunity employer who strives to capitalize on the strengths of individual differences and the advantages of an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, age, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Job Responsibilities Summary
This position is responsible for the following:

Providing telephonic and/or on-site case management services to members
Facilitating care co-ordination
Supporting member self-care, self- management, and enabling independence
Identifying high risk members, promoting education, health and wellness
Understanding Highmark lines of business, products, and benefits as they pertain to case management
Identification and reporting of quality of care issues via established processes.
Collaborating with internal departments and external providers to facilitate provision of case management services
Identifying and recommending opportunities for case management process and system improvements
Implementation of case management processes in a manner that assures compliance with all applicable federal, state, regulatory and accrediting bodies: NCQA, URAC, DOH, DOL, CMS etc.
Required Qualifications
Education/ Work Experience
5 years clinical experience which includes at least 2 years full time equivalent experience providing direct clinical care to the consumer.
1 year experience in utilization review or a case management related activity

Licenses or Certifications:
Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license
Preferred Qualifications
Education*:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Licenses or Certifications:
Case Management Certification (CCM)

Work Experience

Miscellaneous
Proficiency in utilizing PC applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of community resources
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities
Demonstrated comfort level with member teaching
Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent to engage members
Knowledge of federal and state insurance industry regulations
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability for occasional travel