Case Manager

Location

Torrance, CA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

5x8.0, Monday-Sunday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Description

The Case Manager is responsible for utilization review and case management activities within the hospital. This position involves performing chart reviews, quality assessments, and ensuring appropriate patient discharges while adhering to the established criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform chart reviews and quality assessments on all patients using Severity of Illness (SI) and Intensity of Service (IS) InterQual criteria.
• Identify and implement case management interventions for cases with less predictable outcomes.
• Monitor observation cases to ensure timely discharge or admission for inpatient services.
• Initiate Medi-Cal TARs at admission and document daily using SI and IS criteria.
• Evaluate the case management plan in response to changing patient care situations.
• Educate physicians and hospital staff on criteria for utilization management.
• Prepare documentation for denial letters and assist in the appeals process.
• Address complex patient situations with innovative problem-solving skills.
• Identify inappropriate bed utilization and quality of care issues for referral to the physician advisor.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current California RN license.
• Two years of clinical experience.
• Two years of case management experience or certification in case management.
• Current BCLS certification.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
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Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!