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Summary
The Manager Transition of Care (TOC) is a dynamic leader responsible for overseeing the daily operations for the TOC Associates. The manager drives operations to ensure scheduling of timely follow-up post-discharge, linkage to appropriate resources, and TOC-related quality metrics.

Job Duties

Provides leadership to ensure the organization supports best practice TOC interventions in relation to value-based and quality contractual requirements. Responsible for administrative and operational workflows for TOC appointment scheduling and ensures direct reports follow TOC outreach requirements and practice-based scheduling guidelines to comply with Transitional Care Management (TCM) requirements.
Assigns and monitors direct reports for the completion of work for pre-discharge appointment scheduling, post-discharge TOC outreach, post-ED calls for patients with multiple chronic conditions, surgical pre-screens, osteoporosis care gap closure, and additional quality care gaps as needs arise. Ensures alignment with unlicensed staff members and collaborates closely with department leadership to ensure congruency between teams.
Monitors the overall daily performance, quality improvement and patient care activities of the assigned team through auditing and observation to ensure compliance for TCM billing and TOC-related quality metrics. Functions as a resource and educator for TOC services, including but not limited to, TOC reports, TOC outreach, pre-surgical screens, and TOC scheduling.
Ensures delivery of all care coordination and programmatic activities in accordance with network policies, departmental procedures, proper billing and coding, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
Measures progress towards and/or deviation from project/production goals with commercial payers. Manages reporting needs with IT colleagues for compliance with turn-around times and performance outcomes for assigned team.
Collaborates closely with LVPG leadership to develop TOC scheduling algorithms and practice communication workflows. Identifies strategies to improve individual and department productivity through monitoring performance against productivity metrics and programmatic key performance indicators (KPIs).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field and
Master’s Degree in a health-related field within 3 years of hire.
5 years experience in an ambulatory practice setting, chronic disease management, care management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA).

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA

Position Type:

Remote

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

M-F; 8a – 4:30p