Status: Full-time position
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Deadline Date:
Date Available:
Job Summary: To analyze rmid- and higher-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.
Qualifications: Education & Licensing
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience
Three (3) years of claims management experience or successful completion of Claims Examiner II training required. Licenses as required.
Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of regulations, offsets and deductions, disability duration, medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedure as applicable to line of business
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
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
Duties: Manages 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 manages workers compensation claims' action plans to resolution, coordinates return-to-work efforts, and approves claim payments.
Approves and processes assigned disability claims, determines benefits due, and manages action plan pursuant to the disability claim or client contract.
Manages subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.
Communicates claim action with claimant and client.
Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
Maintains professional client relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travels as required.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
To Apply:
For more information or to apply online, visit
http://www.newmexicodiversity.com/j/t-Claims-Representative--Workers-Compensation-e-Sedgwick-Claims-Management-Services-Inc-l-Albuquerque,-NM-jobs-j3198636.html