Special Populations Care Manager at Salud Family Health

Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish, Care Management, Patient Navigation, Social Work, Community Health, Collaboration, Data Management, Organizational Skills, Documentation Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Knowledge, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Self-Starter, Detail-Oriented, Sensitivity to Low-Income Communities, Commitment to Underserved Populations

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Job Description Special Populations Care Manager The Special Populations Care Manager is responsible for coordinating the care of high-risk SALUD patients with an emphasis on those enrolled in the Accountable Care Organization. The aim of this position is to improve patient health outcomes, reduce health care costs and enhance the patient experience for high-risk SALUD patients. The primary role will be to identify patients for care management, coordinate outreach to these patients, and develop comprehensive care plans addressing the individual needs of each patient to ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time in the right setting. We offer: Starting wage is $20 to $23 per hr. Mon to Fri - 8 am to 5 pm Comprehensive Benefits Package includes: Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels) Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network) Low deductibles and co-insurance Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies Dental PPO plan Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities Vision Generous vacation accrual 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible. 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings. Flexible Spending Accounts Basic Life and AD&D Supplemental Life and AD&D Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Program Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve The Special Populations Care Manager will work closely with other Care Managers, SALUD patients, SALUD clinics, local community hospitals, community organizations, and partnering agencies. The Special Populations Care Manager will work in a team-based approach, interacting with various staff members across disciplines, as well as supporting patients and their families to facilitate self-management, self-efficacy, and sustainable behavior change. The Special Populations Care Manager will work with the Program Manager to oversee the implementation of Complex Care Plans across SALUD clinics as well as to collect, analyze, and report on monthly outcomes. The Special Populations Care Manager will support the care coordination activities of peer Care Managers throughout the Salud system whenever necessary. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in social work or a health-related field is strongly preferred High school diploma or GED, required Experience: Experience in care management, patient navigation, or social work preferred Experience in a community health setting or with underserved populations preferred Licensure/Certification: None needed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bilingual English/Spanish required Commitment to working with the underserved Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including primary care providers, medical support staff, behavioral health workers, and other healthcare professionals Knowledge of community and health resources and the application process Excellent data management, organizational, and documentation skills Good verbal and written communication skills Must work well with the patient care team members Computer knowledge and skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Willingness to learn new software programs and work processes Self-starter, able to work independently and flourish without extensive supervision Detail-oriented, able to coordinate and prioritize multiple responsibilities The application window is anticipated to close by 12/31/25 Additional Information Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Special Populations Care Manager coordinates care for high-risk patients, focusing on those in the Accountable Care Organization. This includes identifying patients for care management, coordinating outreach, and developing comprehensive care plans.