CCS (California Children's Services) Nurse Case Manager

MedPOINT Management

CCS (California Children's Services) Nurse Case Manager

Sherman Oaks, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Summary: Under the direct supervision of CCS Team Lead and CCS Supervisor, the CCS Nurse Case Manager- Case Review Liaison primarily reviews a case for CCS eligibility. He or she is responsible to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate options and services to develop a patient focused action plan. The CCS Nurse Case Manager-Case Review Liaison acts as patient advocate through the continuum and is available to the physician, patient and family as a resource to facilitate communication and efficient delivery of healthcare.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Primarily reviews CCS eligibility of outpatient service requests based on criteria set forth by California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 2, Subdivision 7, Chapter 3, Article 2, Sections 41515.1-41518.9.

    • Prioritizes outpatient cases needing prompt realignment to CCS paneled providers based on CCS eligibility review and effectively collaborating with Outpatient UM and Ambulatory Case Management Team as necessary.

    • Reviews clinical records and contacts the member or member’s parent or guardian if necessary to further assess member’s social and health related needs and concerns.

    • Reviews appropriateness of submitted claims for IPA payment or deferral to CCS if deemed eligible.

    • Case manages CCS and DDS-RC cases and creates care plan goals to be discussed with the member or member’s parent or guardian, meeting all HP compliance requirements and audit needs.

    • Makes sure that member or member’s parent or guardian is aware of the CCS or DDS case status, and fully understands the benefits that the programs offer.

    • Delegates tasks to CCS Care Coordinator to outreach the member, specialist & PCP office for overall care coordination, and to check status of ancillary services like DME, therapy, home health if already provided to the member.

    • Generates CCS referral guide sheet for the CCS coordinator in submitting SAR (Service Authorization Request) to CCS County office with supporting medical documentation.

    • Gathers and organizes monthly, quarterly, or annual CCS reporting data within established timeframe as required for reporting purposes.

    • Respects the dignity, confidentiality and privacy of each patient and adheres to HIPAA regulations and policies.

    • Coordinates and completes special projects as delegated by the CCS Supervisor

    Minimum Job Requirement:

    • Has Valid License in nursing (LVN/LPN, RN)

    • Computer Proficiency on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    • Good written and verbal communication skills

    Skills & Abilities:

    • Analytical, proactive and a problem solver • Team player and professional

    • Familiarity with medical guidelines and CCS criteria based on California Code of Regulations Title 22 is a

    plus

    • Knowledge and familiarity in using the EZCAP system is a plus

    • Understanding of managed care philosophy, knowledge of HMO policies and procedures and managed care industry is a plus

    • Detail oriented and excellent organization skills

    This is a remote position.