Field Case Mgr-Med / RN/ Worker's Comp in Reno Job job at Coventry Health Care in Reno

Coventry Health Care is hiring Field Case Mgr-Med / RN/ Worker's Comp in Reno Job on Wed, 01 May 2013 10:07:17 GMT. Description: Position Overview: Responsible for assessing and analyzing an injured employee to evaluate the medical and vocational needs required to facilitate the patient’s appropriate and timely return to work. Acts as a liaison with patient/family, employer, provider(s), insurance companies, and healthcare personnel. Job Requirements: Assesses and analyzes an injured employee’s medical and...

Field Case Mgr-Med / RN/ Worker's Comp in Reno Job

Location: Reno, Nevada

Description: Coventry Health Care is hiring Field Case Mgr-Med / RN/ Worker's Comp in Reno Job right now, this job will be situated in Nevada. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. Description:
Position Overview:
Responsible for assessing and analyzing an injured employee to evaluate the medical and vocational needs required to! facilitate the patient’s appropriate and timely return to work. Acts as a liaison with patient/family, employer, provider(s), insurance companies, and healthcare personnel.

Job Requirements:
Assesses and analyzes an injured employee’s medical and vocational status. Develops a plan of care to facilitate the patient’s appropriate and timely return to work.

• Interviews patient’s in their homes, work-sites, or physician’s office to provide ongoing case management services.
• Monitors patient progress toward desired outcomes through assessment and evaluation.
• Communicates both in-person and telephonically with patient, medical providers, attorneys, employers and insurance carriers. Prepares all required documentation of case work activities.
• May arrange referrals, consultations and therapeutic services for patients. Confers with specialists concerning course of care and treatment.
• Develops and admi! nisters educational and prevention programs.
• Applies ! all laws and regulations that apply to the provision of rehabilitation services. Applies all special instructions required by individual insurance carriers and referral sources.
• Testifies as required to substantiate any relevant case work or reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

• Registered nurse with current (NV) state RN license.
• Previous (3 or more years) Case Management experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• CCM, CRRN, COHN, or CDMS eligibility or current certification encouraged. These designations are required where dictated by state law.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation and disability industry
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, requires workin! g from a home office.
• Proficient computer skills, able to use of a laptop computer and smart phone remotley, using Wi-Fi, VPN access. Also solid experience with MS Office programs such as; Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Regular, daily local travel is required.
• Professional communication skills both written and verbal is required.
• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.

Coventry Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building a talented and diverse team.

Job: Professionals
Primary Location: Reno, NV, US
Other Locations: ,
Organization: 43000 - CHC Workers Compensation
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: 2013-04-30 00:00:00.0
Job ID: 1311618
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If you were eligible to this job, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Coventry Heal! th Care.

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This job will be opened on: Wed, 01 May 2013 10:07:17 GMT

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