Sr Medical Case Manager

RN Case Manager Lubbock, TX Region

Now hiring: RN Case Manager Lubbock, TX Region. Work from home + local field travel. Salary: competitive & commensurate with experience. Quarterly bonus opportunities. Free CEUs for licenses & certificates. License & certification reimbursement.

We're looking for an RN with a passion for case management to join our team! RN degree required. National certification required (CCM, CRC, COHN, CRRN). Workers' Comp case management experience required.

Your impact: You'll provide effective case management services in a cost-effective manner, delivering medical case management consistent with URAC standards, CMSA Standards of Practice, and Broadspire QA Guidelines. You'll support patients/employees receiving benefits under insurance lines including Workers' Compensation, Group Health, Liability, Disability, and Care Management.

This is your chance to grow your career, earn great rewards, and enjoy true work-life balance.

Apply today and make an impact in the community!

Responsibilities

• May assist supervisor/manager in review of reports, staff development.
• Reviews case records and reports, collects and analyzes data, evaluates client's medical and vocational status and defines needs and problems in order to provide proactive case management services.
• Demonstrates ability to meet or surpass administrative requirements, including productivity, time management, quality assessment (QA) standards with a minimum of supervisory intervention.
• Facilitates a timely return to work date by establishing a professional working relationship with the injured worker/disabled individual, physician and employer. Coordinates return to work with injured worker/disabled individual, employer and physicians.
• May recommend and facilitate completion of peer reviews and IME's by obtaining and delivering medical records and diagnostic films notifying patients.
• Manages cases of various product lines of at least 3-4 areas of service (W/C, Health, STD, LTD, Auto, Liability, TPA, Catastrophic, Life Care Planning). Specifically, the case manager should be experienced in catastrophic cases plus 2-3 additional types listed above.
• Renders opinions regarding case cost, treatment plan, outcome, and problem areas and makes recommendations to facilitate rehabilitation case management goals to include RTW.
• May review files for claims adjusters and supervisors.
• May perform job site evaluations/summaries. Prepares monthly written evaluation reports denoting case activity, progress and recommendations in accordance with state regulations and company standards.
• May obtain referrals from branch claims office or assist in fielding phone calls for management as needed.
• Maintains contact and communicates with insurance adjusters to apprise them of case activity, case direction or receive authorization for services. Maintains contact with all parties involved on case, necessary for rehabilitation of the client.
• May spend approximately 70% of work time traveling to homes, health care providers, job sites, and various offices as required to facilitate return to work and resolution of cases.
• May meet with employers to review active files.
• Reviews cases with supervisor monthly to evaluate file and obtain direction.
• 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 resolution by appropriate use of research and resources.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is preferred. Associates or diploma in nursing also accepted.
• Three years of Workers' Compensation case management with ability to independently coordinate a diverse caseload ranging in moderate to high complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex assignments and ability to work independently is required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Thorough understanding of jurisdictional WC statutes.
• Advanced knowledge to exert positive influence in all areas of case management.
• Advanced communications and interpersonal skills in order to conduct training, provide mentorship, and assist supervisor in general areas as assigned.
• Highly skilled at promoting all managed care products and services internally and externally.
• Active RN home state licensure in good standing without restrictions with the State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 nationally recognized Certification from the URAC list of approved certifications.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Individuals who conduct initial clinical review possess an active, professional license or certification:
• To practice as a health professional in a state or territory of the U.S.; and
• With a scope of practice that is relevant to the clinical area(s) addressed in the initial clinical review.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license in state of residence.

About Us

Why Crawford?

Because a claim is more than a number - it's a person, a child, a friend. It's anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.

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're looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.

We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at

When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. And as part of the One Crawford family, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our employees to assist with their financial, health/wellness, continuing education/training and other needs:

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus/Incentive Pay and other Performance-Based Rewards, if applicable.
• We offer a well-rounded benefits package that encourages wellness and helps our employees to be an educated healthcare consumer. The core benefits* offered include:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Prescription Drugs - HSA, HRA, and FSA Accounts - Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Tuition Assistance - Paid Parental Leave - Supplemental Health Benefits
• Other Benefits currently available at no cost include:
• Enhanced Mental Health Support - Virtual Physical Therapy - Caregiving Services - Life Assistance Program

*The above information highlights some of the benefits currently available to eligible full-time employees.

Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance.

Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work.

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.