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Amergis Supports Planner / Case Manager in Lanham, Maryland
$21 - $23
The Caseworker is responsible for helping adults, childrenand families find and obtain government resources like healthcare services,financial aid or counseling. Dutiesinclude meeting with clients to identify their needs, using resources in thegovernment, healthcare and financial service industries to offer assistance totheir clients/patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Confirms Medicaid or other insurance eligibility for causalitycases
Obtains additional information required for case start-upfrom beneficiaries and/or attorneys Intakes referral leads from attorneys,insurance adjusters, and medical providers
Reviews and research leads regarding potential accident ortrauma situations Investigates, research, review, and compile information frommultiple sources
Interfaces with attorneys, insurance adjusters, and medicalproviders, court staff, personal representatives/executors of estates, andfamily members
Prepares necessary correspondence, liens, and otherdocuments
Works, maintains, and manages active Casualty and/or Estaterecovery cases Performs basic legal research; compile various reports
Reviews medical claims histories
Files and maintains case history reports
Interviews client to assess their situational needs and thendetermines services/resources that are applicable and accessible for client
Serves as a liaison and advocate between the client andsocial, financial, health and legal services
Develops a plan of action to improve client’s overallwell-being
Plans regular follow ups to assess progress and changes incurrent needs
Reviews and modifies plans as appropriate based on clientcircumstantial changes
Minimum Requirements:
1+ year’s professional experience preferred
Strong communication skills and excellent organizational andprioritization skills
Bachelor’s degree in health sciences preferred
Familiarity with Medicaid rules and regulations preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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