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The Disease Management Health Educator is responsible for providing clinical support to members by encouraging them to become engaged in their health and facilitating the provider and member relationship. The incumbent must thoroughly understand Disease Management roles and responsibilities to facilitate a collaborative patient and provider relationship, which includes patient assessment, education, clinical plans of care documentation and adherence, and ongoing monitoring of patient health changes and compliance.

Job-Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing & RN licensure required.
• At least 2 years of healthcare clinical experience required. Adult health education experience in the management of Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, or Hypertension is preferred.
• Interested in attaining a Chronic Care Professional (CCP) certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven communication skills demonstrated by a quick and analytical thought process with a superior ability to verbalize in a tactful and persuasive manner is required.
• Ability to document and organize work product to demonstrate conformance with corporate or regulatory requirements.
• Excellent planning, problem solving, and analytical required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships to encourage trust and open communication.
• Must have the ability to handle information of a confidential nature.
• Knowledge CPT, HCPCS, ICD coding is desired.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.