Claims Examiner - Worker's Compensation

Company: Sedgwick
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

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Claims Examiner - Worker's Compensation
IF YOU CARE, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE
For a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick's talented team of 27,000 colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Millions of people and organizations count on Sedgwick each year to take care of their needs when they face a major life event or something unexpected happens. Whether they have a workplace injury, suffer property or financial loss or damage from a natural or manmade disaster, are involved in an auto or other type of accident, or need time away from work for the birth of a child or another medical situation, we are here to provide compassionate care and expert guidance. Our clients depend on our talented colleagues to take care of their most valuable assets-their employees, their customers and their property. At Sedgwick, caring counts -. Join our team of creative and caring people of all backgrounds, and help us make a difference in the lives of others.
For more than 50 years, Sedgwick has been helping employers answer virtually every question there is about workers' compensation. We have experience in nearly every type of industry and region and provide the industry's broadest range of programs and services.
PRIMARY PURPOSE : To analyze complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims to determine benefits due; to work with high exposure claims involving litigation and rehabilitation; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution.
  
  
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  Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority.
  
  
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  Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim.
  
  
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  Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; and settles clams within designated authority level.
  
  
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  Prepares necessary state fillings within statutory limits.
  
  
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  Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost effective claims resolution.
  
  
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  Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management.
  
  
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  Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall cost of claims for our clients.
  
  
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  Manages claim recoveries, including but not limited to: subrogation, Second Injury Fund excess recoveries and Social Security and Medicare offsets.
  
  
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  Reports claims to the excess carrier; responds to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.
  
  
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  Communicates claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client; maintains professional client relationships.
  
  
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  Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
  
  
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  Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management.
  
  
  ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
  
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    Performs other duties as assigned.
    
    
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    Supports the organization's quality program(s).
    
    
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    Travels as required.
    
    
    QUALIFICATION
    Education & Licensing
    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
    State Licensing preferred.
    WC experience in the jurisdictions of NJ & PA preferred, MN, MI, OH, KY, & IN beneficial.
    Experience
    Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
    Skills & Knowledge
    
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      Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, cost containment principles including medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedures as applicable to line-of-business.
      
      
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      Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
      
      
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      PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
      
      
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      Analytical and interpretive skills
      
      
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      Strong organizational skills
      
      
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      Good interpersonal skills
      
      
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      Excellent negotiation skills
      
      
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      Ability to work in a team environment
      
      
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      Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations
      
      
      WORK ENVIRONMENT
      When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
      Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
      Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
      Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
      NOTE : Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
      The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
      State Licensing preferred.
      WC experience in the jurisdictions of NJ, VA, FL, OH, MA, WI, MO
      As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in (Colorado or New York City). Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the state noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $57K-80K. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
      Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
      Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts
      Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing - one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)

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