HIRING EVENT - Workers Compensation Training Program | Syracuse, NY (In-Office) - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

HIRING EVENT DETAILS

Date: 12/4/24

Time: Available timeslots between 9:00am-4:00pm EST

Office Location: Syracuse, NY (address provided upon confirmed registration)

Tentative Start Date: 1/6/25

If selected to participate, a Talent Acquisition colleague will be reaching out to you to schedule your preferred time slot within the coming weeks prior to the event. We look forward to welcoming you!

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  To be oriented and trained as new industry professional with the ability to analyze workers compensation, general liability or disability claims and determine benefits due.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attendance and completion of designated classroom claims professional training program.
• Performs on-the-job training activities including:
  • Adjusting lost-time workers compensation claims under close supervision.  May be assigned medical only claims.
  • Adjusting low and mid-level liability and/or physical damage claims under close supervision.
  • Processing disability claims of minimal disability duration under close supervision.
  • Documenting claims files and properly coding claim activity.
  • Communicating claim action/processing with claimant and client.
  • Supporting other claims examiners and claims supervisors with larger or more complex claims as assigned.
• Participates in rotational assignments to provide temporary support for office needs.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience:

Prior education, experience, or knowledge of:

•Customer Service

•Data Entry

•Medical Terminology (preferred)

•Computer record keeping programs (preferred)

•Prior claims experience (preferred)

Additional helpful experience

•State license if required (SIP, Property and Liability, Disability, etc.)

•WCCA/WCCP or similar designations for particular discipline

•For internal colleagues, completion of the Sedgwick Claims Progression Program

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical 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 ($25.65/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.