Claims Examiner Workers Compensation
Sedgwick
Long Beach, CA, United States
$72,914 – $90,000
Full TimeHybridMid-LevelHealthcare and Medical Services
To analyze complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims to determine benefits due; to work with high exposure claims involving litigation and rehabilitation; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim
- Manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution
- Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority
- Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim
- Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; settles clams within designated authority level
- Prepares necessary state filings within statutory limits
- Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost-effective claims resolution
- Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management
Skills & Qualifications
- Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred
Experience
- Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Referral incentive program.
- Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
- PTO.
- Disability life insurance.
- Employee assistance program.