Disability Case Manager I

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 45 hospitals and has more than 300 outpatient locations in 14 states providing more than 2.6 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems with nearly 50,000 employees and physicians. Fourteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!

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The Disability Case Manager I handles the complete cycle of the interactive process and accommodation in ADA leave cases, including return to work for these cases for non-occupational and occupational cases. The Disability Case Manager I serves as the primary contact for employee's seeking reasonable accommodations through the interactive process. Ensures the interactive process and procedures are effectively executed and managed in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. The Disability Case Manager I will collaborate with key stakeholders to facilitate the interactive process and determine eligibility.

Required qualifications:

High school Diploma required.
1. Three (3) years' experience in Human Resources in a benefits, leave management or generalist related position, with a minimum two (2) years' experience in ADA/interactive process administration.
2. Strong knowledge of federal and state disability laws, specifically ADAAA, FEHA and FMLA/CFRA; experience with CA leaves.
3. Strong knowledge of the interplay between the FMLA/CFRA, workers' compensation, and the ADAAA.
4. Strong knowledge and understanding of disability management, return-to-work strategies, ADAAA and related state and local statutes.
5. Ability to analyze, problem solve, organize and manage multiple priorities, and effectively follow up in a fast-paced environment.
6. Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships through strong interpersonal skills including consistent demonstration of solid professional judgement.
7. Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including effective presentation skills to all levels of the organization.
8. Solid skills in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
2. Experience working in a Healthcare environment with a high volume of accommodation cases.
3. Overall understanding of associate benefits as they relate to leaves of absence, short/long term disability, COBRA, state disability pay, etc.
4. Experience with Lawson, JBDev or leave case management software preferred.