Case Manager RN

Company: Dignity Health Management Services Organization
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: September 7, 2020

Job Description:

Overview: The purpose of Dignity Health Management Services Organization (Dignity Health MSO) is to build a system-wide integrated physician-centric, full-service management service organization structure. We offer a menu of management and business services that will leverage economies of scale across provider types and geographies and will lead the effort in developing Dignity Health's Medicaid population health care management pathways. Dignity Health MSO is dedicated to providing quality managed care administrative and clinical services to medical groups, hospitals, health plans and employers with a business objective to excel in coordinating patient care in a manner that supports containing costs while continually improving quality of care and levels of service. Dignity Health MSO accomplishes this by capitalizing on industry-leading technology and integrated administrative systems powered by local human resources that put patient care first.

Dignity Health MSO offers an outstanding Total Rewards package that integrates competitive pay with a state-of-the-art, flexible Health & Welfare benefits package. Our cafeteria-style benefit program gives employees the ability to choose the benefits they want from a variety of options, including medical, dental and vision plans, for the employee and their dependents, Health Spending Account (HSA), Life Insurance and Long Term Disability. We also offer a 401k retirement plan with a generous employer-match. Other benefits include Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.

Responsibilities Conducts medical reviews for necessity, level of care, and benefit reviews rendered in the outpatient setting to ensure the patient receives the highest level of care. Coordinates with providers, provider staff, and hospital staff, patients and patient family members to establish an appropriate level of care.

JOB

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of nursing processes, care management, and continuity of care.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements for managed care, HMOs, and EPOs.

Ability to apply criteria to identify appropriate level of care on all admissions and clearly document any research conducted and rationale of decisions made. Ability to identify care needs across the age continuum and according to principles of growth and development over the life span.

Ability to apply appropriate business rules, medical guidelines and/or health plan benefits to authorization decision making.

Proficiency with health plan criteria/benefits and regulatory requirements as they relate to patient management across the continuum of care.

Proficient with standardized criteria, Interqual/Milliman, MCG, Medicare, etc.

Knowledge of network and benefit limitations and ability to collaborate with stakeholders to find alternatives that meet patient needs and achieve positive outcomes.

Knowledge of disease management strategies.

Basic knowledge of CPT and ICD 9/ICD 10 codes.

Ability to interpret and communicate complex contract or benefit language.

Willingness to work as part of a team, working collaboratively with others to achieve goals, solve problems, and meet established organizational objectives and management of patients.

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Qualifications Current California RN license required.

Five or more years of experience working in a medical facility, hospital, or other healthcare related environment; managed care experience preferred.

Two years experienced working with a medical group or IPA preferred.

Completion of case management certificate preferred.

Valid CA driver's license, current DMV printout and insurance required.

Must meet hospital credentialing requirements to obtain facility ID.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Dignity Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please

Dignity Health will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at

(415) 438-5575

and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Dignity Health participates in E-verify.

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