Wider Circle

Care Advocate - Care Delivery

Bakersfield, California, United States

Sponsorship not specified$22k-$26kDetected 63 days ago

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About the role

The Care Advocate's responsibilities include: Principal Illness Navigation (PIN): Execute person-centered care plans for patients with serious, high-risk illnesses.
Clinical Care Bridge: Act as the link between the patient and the billing practitioner.
SDOH Assessment & Goal Setting: Conduct person-centered assessments to understand the patient's social and cultural context.

Support care coordination by managing provider availability, rescheduling, and providing post-hospital discharge support.
Identify unmet social needs-such as food insecurity or housing instability-that impact the management of their serious condition and develop specific action plans to address them.
Support patient communication templates and automation.
Establish and maintain partnerships with local California organizations to bring targeted resources (legal aid, food assistance, etc.) to our members' attention.
Use motivational interviewing and capacity-building to help patients manage the stress of chronic illness.
Safely and consistently drive to public places and member homes within a 50-mile radius in California.
Compliance: Be willing to complete and maintain all CMS-mandated training and state-applicable requirements, including competencies in interpersonal building, service coordination, and professional ethical conduct.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments.

Assist in monitoring and revising disease-specific plans, especially when frequent adjustments in medication or treatment regimens are required.
Ensure all documentation meets the standards required for Medicare clinical and social integration services.
Ability to use a computer, tablet, and smartphone to update data in multiple secure systems with accuracy.
Have strong computer skills and the ability to navigate web-based and app-based systems with ease.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an outgoing personality and the ability to motivate and influence different types of people.

Experience navigating high-risk chronic conditions or complex care management is a major plus.
Have a high school diploma/GED (college degree preferred).

Assist patients and caregivers in navigating the California healthcare landscape.
Teach self-advocacy skills to help patients communicate effectively with specialists and coordinate transportation or access to telehealth.

$ 22.22 - $25.51 per hour And most importantly, an opportunity to make the world a better place!

Possess a deep understanding of the socio-economic and public health challenges facing disenfranchised populations in California.
Provide tailored education to improve treatment adherence and offer emotional support to families and caregivers.

The Care Advocate is an integral part of the member's care team and works closely with the clinicians and the clinical operations team.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, vete

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