Care Management Associate

Job DescriptionPosition summary: The Care Management Associate is a full time telework position with some travel required. This position supports comprehensive coordination of medical services including Care Team intake, screening and supporting the implementation of care plans to promote effective utilization of healthcare services. Promotes/supports quality effectiveness of Healthcare Services.At Mercy Care, our vision is for our members to live their healthiest lives and achieve their full potential. We're a local company, serving Arizonans of all ages who are eligible for Medicaid since 1985. We also serve people who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. Mercy Care is sponsored by Dignity Health and Ascension Health and is administered by Aetna, a CVS Health Business. In April 2021 we're going to begin delivering integrated physical and behavioral health services to children involved with the child welfare system, in a unique partnership with the Arizona Department of Child Safety and their Comprehensive Health Plan. We value diversity, compassion, innovation, collaboration and advocacy. If your values are the same as ours, let's work together to make a difference and improve the health and wellbeing of Arizona. Fundamental Components: Responsible for initial review and triage of Care Team tasks. Identifies principle reason for admission, facility, and member product to correctly apply intervention assessment tools. Screens patients using targeted intervention business rules and processes to identify needed medical services, make appropriate referrals to medical services staff and coordinate the required services in accordance with the benefit plan. Monitors non-targeted cases for entry of appropriate discharge date and disposition. Identifies and refers outlier cases (e.g., Length of Stay) to clinical staff. Identifies triggers for referral into Aetna's Case Management, Disease Management, Mixed Services, and other Specialty Programs. Utilizes eTUMS and other Aetna systems to build, research and enter member information, as needed. Support the Development and Implementation of Care Plans. Coordinates and arranges for health care service delivery under the direction of nurse or medical director in the most appropriate setting at the most appropriate expense by identifying opportunities for the patient to utilize participating providers and services Promotes communication, both internally and externally to enhance effectiveness of medical management services (e.g., health care providers, and health care team members respectively). Performs non-medical research pertinent to the establishment, maintenance and closure of open cases. Provides support services to team members by answering telephone calls, taking messages, researching information and assisting in solving problems. Adheres to Compliance with PM Policies and Regulatory Standards. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of required information that meets risk management, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. Protects the confidentiality of member information and adheres to company policies regarding confidentiality. May assist in the research and resolution of claims payment issues. Supports the administration of the hospital care, case management and quality management processes in compliance with various laws and regulations, URAQ and/or NCQA standards, Case Management Society of America (CMSA) standards where applicable, while adhering to company policy and procedures. Strong customer service skills to coordinate service delivery including attention to customers, sensitivity to issues, proactive identification and resolution of issues to promote positive outcomes for members.Pay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:Minimum: 18.50Maximum: 34.60Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. 2-4 years' experience as a medical assistant, office assistant . Computer literacy and demonstrated proficiency is required in order to navigate through internal/external computer systems, and MS Office Suite applications, including Word and Excel. Must be AZ based and within commutable distance to the Phoenix office. Effective communication, telephonic and organization skills. Ability to effectively participate in a multi-disciplinary team including internal and external participants.This position requires routine travel to the Phoenix office with a personal vehicle, 10% of the time. Qualified candidates must have a valid AZ driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance.Preferred QualificationsPreferred qualifications Bilingual preferred Familiarity with basic medical terminology and concepts used in care management.EducationHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.Business OverviewBring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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Created: 2025-11-15