Occupational Health Workers Compensation Coordinator - Modesto, United States - Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente Modesto, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

: Job Summary:

Coordinates, facilitates and expedites the care and recovery of patients and/or employees with work-related injuries and illnesses. Acts as liaison between patients and employers and/or workers compensation carriers and medical staff to assure organized and efficient management of medical care to return work-injured patients back to work as soon as medically and administratively possible. Educates and guides management, patients and medical staff through the workers compensation system.

Essential Responsibilities:

Acts as liaison between employees, employers and workers compensation carriers and medical staff. Coordinates appointments, referrals authorization and communication regarding work restrictions, extended time off, need for further treatment and vocational rehabilitation. Makes provisions for offsite work process and job duty evaluations; makes recommendations to employers and employees with concerns regarding work-place hazards.
Provides continuity of care to patient by coordinating needed services and consultation, such as physical therapy, orthopedic surgery, etc. Monitors patients progress at work and triggers review for work modifications. Meets with employer/employee groups and workers compensation carriers to review, evaluate and discuss specific problems and concerns per case management guidelines.
Collects data and prepares reports. Assists in the development and presentation of educational programs for work-site health promotions. Works with business office staff to assist in organization of authorization for care and efficient billing and other paperwork required by employers and insurance carriers.
Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.Delete this text and Enter a Function.

Secondary Functions:

This is a temporary position.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

Minimum two (2) years of previous experience to include coordinating return to work or modified work programs and/or ongoing contact with multiple, varied, and local employer groups, workers compensation carriers and third party administrators.

Education

Associates degree OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements:

Proven technical or academic knowledge in occupational health and/or workers compensation.
Excellent communication skills with emphasis on negotiations and problem solving.
Team player with ability to manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously.
Ability to effectively interface with employers and management in guiding them through complex regulatory and legal issues.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing procedures and policies.
Bachelors preferred.

Primary Location: California,Modesto,Modesto Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri*This is a temporary position
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Temporary
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Modesto Hospital - Occupational Medicine
Pay Range: $ $83820 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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