Case Management Associate I

Job Title

Case Management Associate I

Location

Piketon, OH 45661-9113 US (Primary)

Category

Case Management

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Shift Work Required?

No

Travel

Security Clearance Required

Not Required

Job Description

Position Overview

Under general supervision responsible for supporting the promotion of proper employee medical care, treatment and safe return to work by serving as an interface between the worker, medical professionals, local hospitals, workers' compensation service agency, and the organization. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional:

• Assists with first aid and related services to employees or persons who become ill or injured at work facilities
• Aids in the administration of health management programs such as workers' compensation, long-term disability, and wellness programs
• Accompanies employee to the hospital/healthcare facility when the employee is transported offsite for any occupational/non-occupational injury or illness
• Escorts employee to non-occupational injury/illness physician visits when requested by management or the employee
• Prepares illness/accident/injury/incident reports as required
• Ensures, as applicable, events are documented in the Computerized Accident/Incident Reporting System (CAIRS)
• Notifies workers' compensation insurance carrier of any potential or impending claims
• Communicates the workers' compensation process to the affected employee
• Ensures the occupational medicine provider performs worker health evaluations and tests in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
• Reviews the information provided by the occupational medicine provider, establishes the content of any medical evaluations/tests, and informs the worker of the purpose, nature, and frequency
• Assists with communications of medical evaluation/test results and fitness for duty results to the worker
• Communicates, as applicable, successful completions of return to duty examinations for entry into the Electronic Training Management System (ETMS)
• Promotes the review of worker restrictions with management and site Human Resources/Labor Relations (HR/LR) to determine whether accommodations can be made
• Supports maintenance of records of employees treated

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) credential

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.