Claims Services Associate (Hybrid) - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Southfield, MI
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 Services Associate (Hybrid)
This is a hybrid role 2 days in office in Southfield, MI Sedgwick office and 3 days' work at home.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To review claim files specific to state regulatory requirements; to assist in prompt and accurate reporting of required and jurisdictional claim data elements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides initial research/data collection on claims file.
- Performs file audits according to jurisdictional standards as directed by state, carrier, or client.
- Reviews prior audit results, settled files, or files with no activity and identifies exceptions.
- Coordinates file retrieval and gathers data for submittal to management.
- Communicates with claim examiners to correct identified deficiencies by provides corrected payment amount and instructions regarding necessary state form filing.
- Monitors correction of audit exceptions ensuring completion and assists with filing of state forms and submitting payments as necessary.
- Researches exceptions on the state's quarterly compliance report and provides detailed response to management identifying trends in audit exceptions.
- Reviews and updates notes/diaries in claims management system as instructed.
- Coordinates jurisdictional training on state specific tools.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
QUALIFICATION
Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required.
Experience
Two (2) years of claims experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of state workers' compensation statute
- Proficient math skill
- Skilled with Excel spreadsheets
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
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
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.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.