Client Services Director - Home Care jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

Navajo Preference Employment Act

Overview

Incumbent serves as an Outpatient/Inpatient Client Service Technician for Case Management (CST-CM).  The Client Services Technician will receive and works with culturally diverse low-income populations having multiple barriers experiencing health disparities such as: educational inequalities, poverty, environmental threats, inadequate access to healthcare,, domestic violence issues, substance abuse, and or mental health issues.  The Client Service Technician for Case Management works with a multidisciplinary team within the healthcare quality service delivery setting. The CST is responsible for delivery polite, courteous and empathetic customer service for patients of Case Management Services and at time may be assigned to assist with Utilization Review. The Client Service Technician-Case Management reports directly to the Director of Care Coordination.

Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Must have two (2) years of medical experience in a hospital setting
• Demonstrated some knowledge of case management
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrate knowledge of electronic health record systems

Certifications

Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) (if none, will give 3 months to obtain BLS).  If unsuccessful at obtaining required certification within required due date, the employee will be terminated from employment.

Other Skills and Abilities:

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.  All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Must have excellent customer service skills, personal and telephone communication skills
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• Team management focus promoting a positive and pro-active approach to problem resolution
• Perform in a wide degree of creativity and latitude and work independently; provide detailed reports and instruction to supervisor/manager
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical: 

Work requires walking, periods of standing, and sitting. Work also requires extensive periods of time working at a personal computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs (i.e. supplies); must be able to distinguish numbers, letters, and colors.

Mental:

Contacts often require tact and sensitivity as those related to stressful situations such as death, dying and catastrophic illnesses. Must be able to prioritize, use good judgment, and coordinate a variety of issues while being frequently interrupted.  The incumbent performs difficult and complex assignments that are Service Unit wide in scope and encompass a variety of compliance activities and requirements.  The work requires the ability to deal relatively independently with the interrelated elements that affect patient services and assessed needs in order to resolve or prevent any delays in service and any other controversial matters that may arise.  The work requires diversity in professional nursing/ social work and compliance knowledge and experience.

Environmental:

Incumbent may be exposed to infectious diseases, dust, fumes, and gases for a prolonged period of time. May occasionally be exposed to chemical agents and loud noises.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS