Medical Case Manager

Crawford & Company; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance claims management firm is seeking a medical case manager in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves providing effective case management services, including reviews, recommendations, and facilitating timely return to work for injured employees. Candidates should have a nursing degree or relevant certification, along with strong clinical and communication skills. This position requires approximately 70% travel and offers a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Training initiatives

Diversity and inclusion culture

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of diverse clinical experience.
• Certification as a case manager or RN license required.
• General working knowledge of case management practices.

Responsibilities

• Reviews case records and evaluates medical status.
• Facilitates timely return to work by coordinating with all parties.
• Meets monthly production and QA requirements.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or relevant certification in Nursing

BSN Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Job description

Overview

To provide effective case management services in an appropriate, cost effective manner. Provides medical case management service which is consistent with URAC standards and CMSA Standards of Practice and Broadspire Quality Assurance (QA) Guidelines to patients/employees who are receiving benefits under an Insurance Line including but not limited to Workers' Compensation, Group Health, Liability, Disability, and Care Management.

Responsibilities

• Reviews case records and reports, collects and analyzes data, evaluates injured worker/disabled individual's medical status, identifies needs and obstacles to medical case resolution and RTW by providing proactive case management services.
• Render opinions regarding case costs, treatment plan, outcome and problem areas, and makes recommendations to facilitate case management goals to include RTW.
• Demonstrates ability to meet administrative requirements, including productivity, time management and QA standards, with a minimum of supervisory intervention.
• May perform job site evaluations/summaries to facilitate case management process.
• Facilitates timely return to work date by establishing a professional working relationship with the injured worker/disabled individual, physician, and employer. Coordinate RTW with injured worker, employer and physicians.
• Maintains contact and communicates with claims adjusters to apprise them of case activity, case direction or secure authorization for services. Maintains contact with all parties involved on case, necessary for case management the injured worker/disabled individual.
• May obtain records from the branch claims office.
• May review files for claims adjusters and supervisors for appropriate referral for case management services.
• May meet with employers to review active files.
• Makes referrals for Peer reviews and IME's by obtaining and delivering medical records and diagnostic films, notifying injured worker/disabled individual and conferring with physicians.
• Utilizes clinical expertise and medical resources to interpret medical records and test results and provides assessment accordingly.
• May spend approximately 70% of their work time traveling to homes, health care providers, job sites and various offices as required facilitating RTW and resolution of cases.
• Meets monthly production requirements and quality assessment (QA) requirements to ensure a quality product.
• Reviews cases with supervisor monthly to evaluate files and obtain directions.
• Upholds the Crawford and Company Code of Business Conduct at all times.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service, and respect for customers, co-workers, and management.
• Independently approaches problem solving by appropriate use of research and resources.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or relevant course work/certification in Nursing is required; BSN Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years diverse clinical experience and one of the below:
• Certification as a case manager from the URAC-approved list of certifications (preferred);
• A registered nurse (RN) license.
• Must be compliant with state requirements regarding national certifications.
• General working knowledge of case management practices and ability to quickly learn and apply workers compensation/case management products and services.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills to effectively facilitate return-to-work solutions within a matrix organization and ensure timely, quality documentation.
• Excellent analytical and customer service skills to facilitate the resolution of case management problems.
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Lotus Notes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships with claims adjusters, employers, patients, attorneys and all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze data and establish plans to improve trends, processes, and outcomes.
• Excellent organizational skills as evidenced by proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a basic understanding of supervisory and management principles.
• Based on federal, state, or local law, this position may require you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
• Active RN home state licensure in good standing without restrictions with the State Board of Nursing.
• Must meet specific requirements to provide medical case management services.
• Minimum of 1 National Certification (CCM, CDMS, CRRN, and COHN) is preferred. If not attained, must plan to take certification exam within proceeding 36 months.
• National certification must be obtained in order to reach Senior Medical Case Management status.
• Travel may entail approximately 70% of work time.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license in state of residence.

Reason for joining Crawford: a claim is more than a number — it’s a person. Crawford is committed to restoring lives and communities.

At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We are looking for the next generation of leaders to join us.

We are a global team and value diversity. We operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values.

Our total compensation plans provide benefits such as pay and incentive plans, wellness programs, training, sustainability initiatives, and a culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion.

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.