RN Workers' Compensation Care Coordinator - Remote Hybrid Position bei Medical Associates

Tri-State Occupational Health currently has an opening for a Hybrid Remote - RN Workers' Compensation Care Coordinator. This person will be responsible for the coordination and facilitation of injury care needs within the Tri-State Occupational Health and Medical Associates Specialty Clinics, as part of the collaborative effort to provide quality care and continuity of care for workers' compensation patients and their employers. 

Schedule: 36-40 hour per week position, working Monday - Friday. Primary schedule is 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with some flexibility, within reason and as coordinated with management

Location: Mainly REMOTE with some occasional onsite coverage as needed at Tri-State Occupational Health Clinic, 4155 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, or at one of our clients’ places of business.

Benefits:

• Health & dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k/profit sharing
• Employee discounts

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinate workers' compensation injury care appointments, referrals and testing within TSOH and Medical Associates Specialty departments and communicate with employers, employees, case managers, insurances, lawyers, and medical providers to provide information as appropriate under workers' compensation regulations
• Review and manage documentation related to workers' compensation and monitor release of information to facilitate conformity to government legislation, industrial, and OSHA standards as it relates to services provided
• Monitor injury care needs with employer agents to ensure effective delivery of optimal care for workers' compensation patients
• Maintain knowledge of workers' compensation laws and demonstrate competency in state and federal regulations
• Serve as internal consultant/liaison for patients, employers, staff and medical providers when workers' compensation concerns and additional coordination of care needs arise
• Establish a system of planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating delivery of workers' compensation services through collaborative efforts with medical providers, therapists, and clinical support staff within the appropriate scope of practice
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties, which may include occasionally assisting in direct patient care in the clinic or onsite at one of our clients’ OSHA surveillance clinics or Flu vaccine clinics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience: From three months to one year of similar or related experience

Education: Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school

Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important in fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals).

Other Skills: Valid RN nursing license. Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields. Keyboarding skills and use of electronic technology.