Wellness manager vs patient care manager

Differences between wellness manager and patient care manager duties and responsibilities

Wellness manager example responsibilities.

• Manage continuing education for staff, CPR certification, body mechanics, privacy issues, and resident rights.
• Implement that all instructors be current on certifications, insurance, and CPR.
• Plan and develop strategies for local high schools and non-profit organizations on obesity diabetes.
• Provide patients with individualize, effective strategies for care by determining their physical capabilities and implementing the appropriate programs.
• Perform annual TB testing for all employees, administer annual flu shots, administer new hire urine drug screenings.

Patient care manager example responsibilities.

• Manage complicated cases involving serious injuries, medical evacuations, cruise ship disembarkation, and repatriation of remains with compassion.
• Direct oversight of all case management and education relate to chronic disease and primary care management.
• Utilize resources such as financial and pharmacy assistance for uninsure patients to receive professional medical care upon discharge.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions using keen assessment skills and redirecting to PCP's office when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance both with HIPAA and CMS, to include all audits and enrollments via Medicare.
• Plant and maintain flower beds such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pruning.
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