Anticipated End Date:

2024-06-07

Position Title:

Technology Integration Specialist

Job Description:

Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). Ideal candidates will live in the state of Indiana and reside within 50 miles the PulsePoint on 220 Virgina Ave.

The Technology Integration Specialist position is responsible for providing technical assistance, training, education, consultation, and advisement as a subject matter expert (SME) in the area of Assistive Technology devices, solutions, and services. This position uses best practices to help facilitate and support the person-centered integration of Technology Solution products and services amongst the market's members and network of providers in order to encourage cooperation and alignment with our Independence First approach. This position reports directly to the LTSS lead in each market.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a liaison and collaborate with state and local partners, including the state authority for Medicaid, and serving as the contact person and liaison for Technology Solutions.
• Provide support to service coordination teams in identifying individuals who are interested and could benefit from Technology Solutions and developing a plan to utilize technology as a natural support.
• Develop processes for assisting care and service coordination teams with assessments and recommendations for Technology Solutions, authorization of Technology Solutions through Minor Home Modifications, PERS and Specialized Medical Equipment services and regular review and follow-up of Technology Solutions plans to assure ongoing effectiveness.
• Develop processes for working with Provider Engagement team as applicable for identification of providers/vendors, outreach, oversight and effectiveness of Technology Solutions implementations.
• Develop processes for working with utilization management team on appropriateness and necessity of Technology Solutions and Minor Home Modifications.
• Participates in Circle of Support meetings as needed to offer guidance, technical assistance, and updates about Technology Solutions.
• Attends workshops, trainings, virtual webinars, meetings, and other relevant technology events to expand their knowledge of being a subject matter expert for the integration of Technology Solutions and to keep up to date on current and available supports and services.
• Assisting in facilitating, implementing, and managing pilot projects geared towards the discovery of emerging technologies, innovative ideas, and the Independence First approach.
• Develop and implement trainings for care and service coordination teams, provider engagement and utilization management teams, and others as applicable, and be a champion for organizational transition.
• Coordinate the training of care and service coordination teams in Independence First approach as well as Technology First Shift training and certification as appropriate.
• Serve as resource to HCBS providers in Technology Solutions plan implementation and documentation.
• Develop system and track Technology Solutions benefit utilization for regular reporting and data mining.
• Work with care and service coordination teams to identify success stories and create a library of successes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires BA/BS degree and minimum of 2 years experience in assessing and applying assistive technology for individuals or organizations or personal experience using assistive technology; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred skills, qualifications and experiences:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Experience with Long-Term Services and Supports
• Experience in Medicaid Managed Care
• Experience as an educator or trainer

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

MED > Healthcare Role (Non-Licensed)

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.