Long Term Care Assessment And Referral Specialist

  • Full-Time
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Conduent
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
About Conduent: Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments – creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.Job Description:Responsibilities:
  • Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls to waiver and Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS) requestors and participants
  • Complete eligibility screening for LDH/OAAS programs
  • Use approved databases to input and update requestor’s and participant’s information and track application process for LDH long-term program options
  • Perform per and post assessment tasks related to LOCET mailing and follow-up
  • Make appropriate referrals for non-OAAS community services
  • Participate in appeals hearings
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) process
  • Provide consultation and assistance with application processes
  • Participate in on-going departmental and Conduent training activities
  • Handle TTD/TTY (telecommunications for the hearing impaired) assistance calls
  • Provide prompt, professional customer service to ensure that all necessary information is covered and gathered from requestors/participants in a clear, consistent, and professional manner

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field (i.e., Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, or Social Work)
  • Knowledge of Health Care preferred
  • Medicaid experience strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of and experience in any of the following desired:

Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS)

Bureau of Health Services Financing (BHSF)

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)

Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)


Closing: Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
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