Claims Representative - Workers Compensation (MUST RESIDE IN LOUISIANA) - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
LA, LA
About the Job
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Claims Representative - Workers Compensation (MUST RESIDE IN LOUISIANA)
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To process low level workers compensation claims to determine benefits due; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements with general supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processes low level workers compensation claims determining compensability and benefits due on long term indemnity claims, monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.
- Develops and coordinates low level workers compensation claims' action plans to resolution, return-to-work efforts, and approves claim payments.
- Approves and processes assigned claims, determines benefits due, and administers action plan pursuant to the claim or client contract.
- Administers subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.
- Communicates claim action with claimant and client.
- Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
- May process low-level lifetime medical and/or defined period medical claims which include state and physician filings and decisions on appropriate treatments recommended by utilization review.
- Maintains professional client relationships.
QUALIFICATION
Education & Licensing:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
LA Adjuster License required to be obtained during employment
Experience:
Two (2) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience or successful completion of Claims Representative training required.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travels as required.
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations
Developing knowledge of regulations, offsets and deductions, disability duration, medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedure as applicable to line of business
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.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.