Entry Level Workers Compensation Claims Assistant | Concord, CA (Onsite) - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

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

TAKING CARE OF YOU

• Flexible work schedule. 
• Referral incentive program. 
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities. 
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment 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.

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 inthis job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $16.22-$22.71. 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.

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.