Claims Assistant - Workers Compensation | Syracuse, NY - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Syracuse, NY
About the Job
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
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Claims Assistant - Workers Compensation | Syracuse, NY
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide support to the claims staff and to perform other office tasks depending on the client program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sets up and enters new claims into claims management system.
- Inputs and reviews notes/diaries in claims management system as instructed.
- Processes payments.
- Processes mail; handles filing, faxing and photocopying.
- Reviews, prepares, creates, and/or sends letters, reports, and forms.
- Answers and initiates telephone calls, sets up medical appointments, and may provide customer service as required.
- Other activities/projects as assigned including the preparation and distribution of computer reports.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required.
Experience
Six (6) months of clerical or customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. 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 jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is ($15-$21/hr)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.
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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.