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Medical Case Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

CA Medical Case Manager II

Folsom, CA · On-site

$32.18 - $48.68/hr

As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate ...

CA Medical Case Manager II

San Diego, CA · On-site

$32.18 - $48.68/hr

As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate ...

As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate ...

As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate ...

As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate ...

CA Medical Case Manager I

Folsom, CA · On-site +1

$30.64 - $45.80/hr

As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate ...

As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate ...

As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate ...

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How much do medical case jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical case in California is $56,326.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,400.00 and $63,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical case manager?

Medical case managers are healthcare professionals who coordinate and oversee a patient's medical care, often in complex or chronic situations. They work with doctors, patients, and insurance companies to ensure that patients receive appropriate and cost-effective treatments. Their role includes assessing patient needs, developing care plans, advocating for the patient, and monitoring progress. Medical case managers may work in hospitals, insurance companies, or rehabilitation centers, and are crucial in helping patients navigate the healthcare system.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical case manager?

To thrive as a Medical Case Manager, you need a background in healthcare, case management, and often a degree in nursing or social work, along with relevant licensure or certifications. Familiarity with case management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and utilization review systems is typically required. Strong soft skills include empathy, problem-solving, and effective communication to coordinate care and advocate for patients. These skills ensure seamless patient care, optimal resource use, and improved health outcomes by bridging gaps between patients, providers, and insurance systems.

What are typical challenges faced by medical case managers when coordinating patient care across multiple providers?

Medical Case Managers often encounter challenges such as navigating complex healthcare systems, ensuring effective communication between various providers, and managing patients with multiple or chronic conditions. They must balance administrative tasks with direct patient advocacy, often requiring strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Additionally, adapting to rapidly changing treatment plans and keeping up with evolving healthcare regulations are common aspects of the role.

What is the difference between Medical Case vs Medical Assistant?

AspectMedical CaseMedical Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically involves legal or insurance training, case management certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent, certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, legal settings, insurance companiesDoctor's offices, clinics, outpatient facilities
Employer & Industry UsageLegal, insurance, healthcare administrationHealthcare providers, clinics, hospitals
Common Search & ComparisonLegal case management, insurance case reviewMedical office support, patient care assistance

Medical Cases involve managing legal or insurance-related patient information, requiring specialized knowledge in documentation and compliance. Medical Assistants support clinical tasks and patient care in healthcare settings. While both roles work within the healthcare industry, Medical Cases focus on administrative and legal aspects, whereas Medical Assistants are more involved in direct patient support and clinical duties.

How to become a medical case?

A medical case typically refers to a patient’s medical record or a specific clinical scenario. To become involved in managing or analyzing medical cases, healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, or medical researchers usually need relevant education, clinical experience, and sometimes specialized certifications. Developing strong diagnostic, communication, and record-keeping skills is essential in this field.

What are the most commonly searched types of Medical Case jobs in California?

The most popular types of Medical Case jobs in California are:

Infographic showing various Medical Case job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,326 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

CA Medical Case Manager II

CorVel Corporation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$70 - $95/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


CorVel rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

84th of 154 rated financial services


Job description

CorVel Corporation is hiring a caring, self-motivated, energetic and independent registered nurse to fill a Medical Case Manager position in <>.

Work from home, and on the road. Monday - Friday, regular business hours.

As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate their recovery. You will work collaboratively with the patient, their family, medical providers, members of our team, and others. This is a heavy local travel role responsible for working with a caseload of workers compensation injured workers within a defined jurisdiction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides in-person and telephonic Medical Case Management to individuals, involving the patient, physician, other health care providers,the employer, andthe referral source
  • Utilizestheir medical and nursing knowledge to discuss the current treatment plan with the physician and discuss alternate treatment plans
  • Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient's progress
  • Evaluates patient's treatment plan for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost effectiveness
  • Attends doctors, other providers, home and in some cases, attorney's visits
  • Attends hospital and/or long-term facility discharge planning conferences, etc. for the purpose of determining appropriateness of care and developing an effective long-term care strategy
  • Conducts home visit for initial evaluation
  • Implements care such as negotiating the delivery of durable medical equipment and nursing services
  • This role requires regular travel, dependent on the injured worker's injuries and needs. The employee must be available for local travel up to approximately 60% of the work week/month
  • This role may require overnight travel
  • Complies with all safety rules and regulations during working hours in conjunction with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program ("IIPP")
  • Additional duties as required
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Effective communication and multi-tasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Ability to meet with the patient, their physicians, other healthcare providers, attorneys, advisors/clients, and coworkers
  • A cost containment background, such as utilization review or managed care is helpful
  • Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
  • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilizeMicrosoftOffice, including Excel spreadsheets
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience as an RN Medical Case Manager is ideal, or a clinical background in orthopedics, neurology, or rehabilitation is preferred
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing
  • Current RN Licensure in state of operation
  • Certification as a CCM, CIRS, or other Case Management certifications preferred
  • A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned locations is required
PAY RANGE:

CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.

For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.

In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.

ABOUT CORVEL- Medical Case Managers:

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers' compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off. In addition, Medical Case Managers are eligible for bonus and will be provided state-of-the-art technological devices to ensure ready access to CorVel's proprietary Case Management application, enabling staff to retrieve documents on the go and log activities as they occur.

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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