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Patient Health Manager-833430

ETSU

#Registered Nurse #HIPAA #Budget Management #Electronic Health Records #Research #Continuity of Care #Insurance #Discharge Planning #RN License

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The Patient Health Manager coordinates outpatient care by facilitating hospital communications, managing discharge plans for continuity of care, and conducting detailed clinical assessments. This role also involves providing education to patients and families regarding preventative care and chronic diseases.

Requirements summary

Required qualifications include an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or a Compact State, and a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN), although an Associate-prepared RN with 5+ years of experience may be considered. Candidates must possess knowledge of the Patient-Centered Medical Home model and have a minimum of 3 years of current direct patient care experience.

bachelor degreeHIPAA ComplianceElectronic Health RecordsPatient EducationInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationInsurance CoordinationBudget PlanningDischarge PlanningClinical AssessmentsData OrganizationPreventative CareChronic Disease ManagementData AbstractingPractice Management SystemsRN Scope of PracticePatient-Centered Medical Home

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This position is located in Kingsport.

The Patient Health Manager, PHM, is responsible to the Medical Director for performing clinical, teaching, administrative, and research functions for the Department of Family Medicine.
The PHM coordinates the outpatient care of patients with a variety of medical conditions.
This is achieved by facilitating hospital communications, when indicated, and coordinating discharge plans to ensure efficient and appropriate continuity of care, and conducting detailed clinical assessments in the outpatient setting.
The PHM provides education for patients, family members, and other caregivers on details about preventative care and chronic diseases.
The PHM works by collaborating with Family Medicine Medical Directors, Program Directors, physicians, social workers, business managers, home health agencies, hospice agencies, health departments, and community-based support groups to identify support needed for patients/families.
The PHM will also assist in the coordination of insurance, participating in budget planning/management, computerizing the Family Medicine patient database, compiling and abstracting data for Family Medicine clinical protocols, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the Patient-Centered Medical Home model/mission.
Knowledge of insurance industry practices and requirements.
Knowledge of area ancillary services and specialty services.
Knowledge and understanding of chronic disease and preventative care measures and their impact on patient health and well-being.
Ability to develop educational programming for patients and healthcare professionals.
Ability to communicate effectively and adapt communication styles.
Ability to use proper business/medical English.
Ability to organize, compile, and abstract data.
Ability to participate as a contributing member of a mission-driven interdisciplinary team.
Ability to use computer programs, including databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calendars, etc.
Ability to function effectively within the RN Scope of Practice and to maintain active TN licensure.

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