Ambulatory Care Manager

­ditional Information About the Role 40 hours per week Day Shift Monday-Friday hours Weekend/Holiday rotation is required Overview BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area. Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care. BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Role Purpose The Ambulatory Care Manager (RN) provides clinical care management services to identified eligible patients, coordinating care to obtain desired health outcomes, improving self-care abilities, and decreasing the unnecessary cost of care. This position performs standardized comprehensive needs assessment, identifying and addressing barriers to care and aligning patients with available benefits and resources. This position also collaborates with the patient, the provider and the care team to develop and implement a plan of care to ensure medically appropriate cost-effective care. Responsibilities Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques as a patient-centered approach to activate patients in self-management of their chronic conditions with the goal of improved symptom management and interruption of a negative disease trajectory. Identify, enroll and manage patients per established protocols and maintain a caseload according to department policies for Care Management Programs. Collaborate with PCPs and Specialists to develop and implement care plans to maximize healthcare outcomes and facilitate wellness with periodic review and update according to department protocols. Perform medication reconciliation, provide disease specific education and teach-back to ensure patient understanding and ability to adhere to medical regimen. Provide resource management to improve care, patient experience and reduce unnecessary cost and utilization (right care, right place, right time). Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned Minimum Requirements Associate's Degree-Nursing 2-5 years of experience Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred Qualifications Preferred Requirements Bachelor's Degree-Nursing Benefits Statement Note: not all benefits apply to all openings - Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options - Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan - 401(k) plan - Tuition Assistance - Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts - On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location) - Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time *Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center Legal Statement The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer