Medical Clearance Case Manager - RN

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 23,000 healthcare professionals and team members at more than 1,300 health and wellness offices across 50 states in four distinct categories: dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet Pet Health Care. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale.

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are a national network of dental implant centers founded in 2005 to provide innovative dental implant care to patients across the United States. ClearChoice has experienced strong growth over the years and today is a leader in the United States in providing dental implant treatments.  Driven by a collective desire to improve the lives of  prospective patients, ClearChoice helps people reclaim their health, smile and confidence. Beyond restoring teeth, this is about people getting their lives back. This mission-focused work has enabled the ClearChoice network to achieve four straight years of double-digit growth, yet we’ve only reached a small portion of the population who could benefit from ClearChoice services. ClearChoice Management Services, LLC (CCMS) provides administrative practice management services to the ClearChoice network.  

We are searching for individuals who can help us continue pursuing our goal of reaching prospective patients and helping to transform their lives. When you join ClearChoice, you are joining a team of individuals with passion, conviction, and integrity whose mission is to be the Platform of Hope for those in need of our services. Come help us write the next chapter of our story!

Summary:

The RN Pre-Op Case Manager assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This will be a remote position, working entirely from home. The RN Pre-Op Case Manager will review medical clearances cases and ensure that requests are completed within a certain time frame before surgery. The RN Pre-Op Case Manager will be working Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day either MST or PST.

Essential Functions:

• Highly organized, self-directed worker able to function in a high-volume environment without distractions.
• Coordination with Specialists – Referring patients to specialists if necessary for further labs, exams, x-rays, and clearance.
• Relationship Building –Collaborates with providers and other healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth and efficient inpatient or procedural workflows.
• Compliance with Standards – Ensuring all evaluations follow that center's clinical guidelines and safety regulations.
• Documentation – Ensure thorough and precise documentation of patient medical histories, communications with external medical offices and clinics, and the steps taken during the clearance process. This will support ongoing evaluation of the workflow's effectiveness. Additionally, inputting and retrieving data from electronic health systems..
• Communication Skills – Collaborating effectively with doctors, medical staff, and patients to get timely results. Working with center staff like Prosthetic Exam Performer (PEP) to inform them and the Prosthodontist and Oral Surgeon of how the medical clearance is moving along.
• Triage and Risk Assessment – Identifying potential issues or risks that may impact the turnaround time for the medical clearance.
• Multitasking and Time Management – Handling multiple patients and procedures efficiently within set deadlines.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards

Experience/Education/Skills:

• At least 1 year experience working as a medical clearance professional, pre-ops case manager, utilization manager, or case manager preferably in a remote or hybrid environment.
• At least one active state RN license, compact state licensure, and nursing diploma.
• Proficient level of experience with Microsoft Office or Google Office applications and strong technical aptitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent analytical, planning, and process development skills.
• Preferred completion of an accredited Certified Professional Utilization Review (CPUR) program or Certified Case Manager (CCM) issued by the Commission for Case Manager Certification.
• Preferred minimum one-year licensed RN experience in PreOp/PACU (i.e. ICU, ED).
• Preferred bachelor’s degree with a business concentration is required or an MBA.

Hourly Rate: $45.00

Plus a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match