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Nurse Case Manager I (Hourly)

Employer
York Risk Services Group
Location
Orange, California
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Mar 19, 2019

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At York, we believe that an experience marked by expertise, consistency and compassion sets us apart. And we celebrate the diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives that allow us to stand apart from our competitors. Thats why we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining people who represent our values and who believe in our mission.

Job Description

    • Maintains regular contact with all parties involved to facilitate communication and to provide medical and vocational management and coordination services
    • Arranges for prompt and appropriate medical treatment of an injured worker by qualified providers (choice of providers as per regulations); Schedules appointments to avoid delays in treatment by primary care physicians, specialists or ancillary services
    • Assists the treating physician in developing a written treatment plan for the injured worker, including the identity and scope of treatment by any other providers to which referrals have been made. Work with the medical providers to track progress and to modify the treatment plan as necessary until maximum medical improvement is achieved
    • Obtains medical reports and required work status forms. Ensures all parties receive appropriate reports
    • Facilitate authorization/certification of procedures, diagnostic testing, physical therapy/occupational therapy and durable medical equipment as per regulations to ensure appropriate treatment is not delayed
    • Cooperates with the treating physician to obtain a full or conditional release to return to work before injury becomes a lost time claim; Work with the treating physician to update any conditions as medical treatment progresses
    • Assesses the injured worker and his/her support system and family; Makes appropriate referrals throughout the continuum of care including educational, financial, and psychological or other human services as indicated
    • Coordinates with the employer to develop a modified duty job for the injured worker who cannot immediately return to his/her full pre-injury employment; The job must be consistent with any physical restrictions assigned by the treating doctor; Educates the employer on the tangible and intangible benefits of accommodating the injured worker to keep him in the work force
    • Where a return to work with the same employer is not possible, provide vocational services to the injured worker to identify vocational goals and develop an early return to work plan
    • Maintains constant contact with the adjuster assigned to the file through telephone calls, EMAIL and written reports. For each customer be aware of the limits of decision-making authority delegated by the adjuster to the case manager and respect these limits. Satisfy the documentation and reporting requirements of each customer
    • Makes appropriate use of Wellcomp physicians for adjuster support, peer-to-peer consultation and as professional resource; Make appropriate use of Wellcomp clinical and information systems staff to deliver exceptional service to direct & indirect customers
    • Organizes and review medical records to identify specific medical issues; Provides information and recommendations to appropriate parties
    • Acts as an advocate for the injured worker with all parties while maintaining the injured workers privacy and safety; Adheres to Wellcomp's confidentiality policies and procedures. Follows ethical, legal, and regulatory standards
    • Participates in the collection of outcome information and Wellcomps Quality Improvement process to determine the impact of case management activities on timely injury recovery, medical treatment, return to work, claim costs, and both injured worker and client satisfaction. The result achieves desirable outcomes for all
    • Maintains continuing education requirements per state license requirements. Maintains an updated and working knowledge of workers compensation and federal laws that impact the delivery of health care and return to work
    • Become proficient in the software used in the department
    • Contribute to the success of the company and its posture toward customer service by a positive and professional attitude and by understanding and responding to the needs of our direct and indirect customers; Follows ethical, legal, and regulatory standards
    • Performs other duties as assigned

Company

For more than 55 years, York has been delivering on our mission of reducing risk and getting people and organizations back to health, work and productivity. We’re committed to recruiting, developing and retaining people who represent our values and who believe in our mission. Our associates come from all walks of life but are single-minded in the pursuit of doing right by those we serve. We want each experience for our clients to be marked by expertise, consistency, and compassion because that’s what sets us apart. And we know for certain that it’s our people who allow us to say, boldly and proudly, that York is behind every good outcome.

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