Medical Case Manager

Why Work For APSI?

· APSI is committed to a work/life balance for our employee's .

· This position is a 37.5 hour work week, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm with occasional evening/ weekend/holiday coverage as needed.

· APSI has generous paid time off including 3 weeks vacation (years 1 to 5 after 5 years 4 weeks ),12 Sick /Medical days and 12 holidays a year.

· We offer Medical, Dental, Vision coverage and much more.

· This is a fully remote position and can be performed from anywhere in the state of Ohio.

Who We Are:

APSI (Advocacy & Protective Services, Inc.) is a statewide, private, non-profit agency dedicated to protecting the rights of Ohioans age 18 or older with developmental disabilities. We provide a full array of guardianship and protective services and advocate for the people we serve by helping to make their desires and needs known, especially when they cannot speak for themselves, or have no other advocate.

Job Description:

Are you a Medical Assistant, LPN or RN looking for an opportunity to use your expertise and ability to communicate with other medical professionals and to triage multiple needs? Are you looking for a position with great intrinsic rewards? Do you enjoy advocating for individuals that cannot advocate for themselves? Do you like to support self-determination, decision-making, and living with a minimal amount of restriction? If so, APSI will give you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, and in your life.

We are looking for a qualified medical professional to serve as Medical Case Manager to support persons represented by APSI by providing medical informed consent according to each person’s best interest, while balanced with health, safety and welfare needs.

Qualified candidates will:

• Understand routine and emergency procedures and implement service accordingly.
• Triage multiple phone calls.
• Participate in the DNR process and process DNR requests according to Policy & Procedure. Maintain committee process notification and follow-up in matters related to the death of an individual served.
• Review requests for non-routine medical treatment. Perform research to help staff give informed consent regarding medical and/or behavioral interventions. Ensure sufficient information for informed consent.
• Provide support and technical assistance to all staff regarding medical issues and/or behavioral issues
• Complete documentation of services according to APSI Policies & Procedures, state law, rules, regulations, statutes, standards and court requirements and directives.
• Utilize APSI electronic management database system.
• Identify individual trends and patterns and required follow-up actions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Allied Medical profession, RN or LPN with equivalent experience
• Experience in medical environment and working with medical professionals, physicians and DD services
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Experience with and knowledge of court appointed guardianship requirements, developmental disabilities, Medicaid and waivers, county boards, community housing, social, human and mental health services is preferred
• Experience working with persons in crisis is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to strengths-based approaches to service delivery, principles of self-determination and person-centered planning
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an open and diverse work-place
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with technology: Word, Excel and electronic databases
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

THIS IS A WORK FROM HOME POSITION WITH THE HOME OFFICE IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. HOWEVER, THIS POSITION CAN BE PERFORMED ANYWHERE IN OHIO, WITH INFREQUENT TRAVEL TO COLUMBUS OFFICE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Ohio (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: Remote