Overview
Geriatric Care Manager-Work with interesting people and do something different almost every day. Have time in the office and time traveling to clients wherever they are in the greater Tucson area (home visits, hospital, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, medical appointments, etc.)
Tucson Life Care, LLC DBA TLC Coordination and Advocacy is a woman founded/owned, small local business. We provide services in high demand to older adults and individuals in search of support navigating aging.
We work with people and that means life happens! Our days are usually fast paced with constantly changing priorities. Must like people!
We strive to help people remain as independent as possible with safety in mind, while honoring the dignity of risk.
Skills required: Patience, empathy, compassion, active listening, good communication, observation and analytical skills, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, ability to work independently, time management, ability to track time, ability to constantly assess and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments, ability to use Android phone, Google maps, basic office equipment and basic Office 365 apps.
Responsibilities:
- Meet with clients and family members wherever they are (home, assisted living, retirement community, skilled nursing facility, or hospital)
- Complete assessment of strengths, needs and available resources
- Assist in identifying their priorities and needs
- Assist in developing a care plan
- Identify most beneficial resources for the identified needs
- Investigate benefits and ensure services arrange are with covered providers
- Make referrals to appropriate companies for identified needed services
- Monitor services and troubleshoot if there are any issues
- Coordinate and attend medical appointments, take accurate notes
- Update other authorized medical providers, authorized family members, and any facility providing care
- Ensure any new orders have follow up
- Observe and report any new concerns to medical provider or family as appropriate
- Advocate for clients’ wishes when appropriate or requested
- Document any contacts with client, medical providers, family, or other providers including time spent
- Ensure records are kept up-to-date
- Assist with some insurance claims
- Work independently and as a team member
- Track mileage
- Track purchases and receipts
- Learn care management software
- Take required trainings in timelines given
- Help identify other useful trainings
- Promote a positive public image
- Must have reliable car and insurance (mileage reimbursed) *We do NOT transport clients*
- Obtain care management certification within one year.
- Job may involve some on-call duty after training
Benefits:
Biweekly pay day
Biweekly mileage reimbursement
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
8 Paid holidays
Choice of 3 Health Insurance plans with employee premium 50% paid
Some scheduling flexibility
Costco membership
Required education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Public Health Administration, Psychology, or related field.
Preferred experience: 2 years of care management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
