- Establish contact with employer to review issues
- Respond to inquiries from the employer, employee, doctors, and attorneys
- Establish and maintain appropriate reserves
- Review legal correspondence and medical reports
- Evaluate and approve medical procedures and treatment
- Administer benefits and ensure appropriateness of all payments
- Investigate coverage, liability, and monetary value of claim
- Review medical and legal bills for appropriateness
- Discuss appropriateness of medical treatment with medical case manager
- Determine compensability
- Monitor and assist litigation
- Negotiate settlement of claim, liens, rehabilitation plans, etc.
- Prepare and present reports to clients
- Appropriately close claims
- Help resolve client billing and payment inquiries
- Investigate complaints from injured workers
- Document and code the claim files and claims system with all relevant information
- Maintain and update action plans within specified time frames
- Provide direction to Claims Assistants and Claims Technicians and assist with training, coaching, and mentoring as needed for them to support daily claims tasks
- Contact with employers, employees, attorneys, doctors, vendors, and other parties
- Provide customer service and support to clients and claimants
- Work collaboratively with attorneys to draft settlements and assist with litigation strategies
- Negotiate settlements
- Authorize and negotiate cost of medical treatment and supplies
- Internal communication with staff
- Prepare professional, well written correspondence and other communications ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. While it does not encompass all job requirements, it is meant to give you a solid understanding of expectations.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required for all positions AA/AS or BA/BS preferred but not required
- Administrators Certificate from Self-Insurance Plans will be required within one year of employment if not already obtained
- Must possess a current Experienced Indemnity Claims Adjuster Designation, provided by an insurer, as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 10, Chapter 5, Subchapter 3, Section f)
- 3+ years recent workers compensation claims handling experience required
- At least 5 years of workers compensation claims experience preferred
- Solid knowledge of workers compensation laws, policies, and procedures'
- Completion of IEA or equivalent courses
- Proficiency in determining case value and negotiating settlements
- Understanding of medical and legal terminology
- Mathematical calculating skills
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to type quickly, accurately and for prolonged periods
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to learn additional computer programs
- Reasoning ability, including problem-solving and analytical skills, i.e., proven ability to research and analyze facts, identify issues, and make appropriate recommendations and solutions for resolution
- Ability to be trustworthy, dependable, and team-oriented for fellow employees and the organization
- Seeks to include innovative strategies and methods to provide a high level of commitment to service and results
- Ability to demonstrate care and concern for fellow team members and clients in a professional and friendly manner
- Acts with integrity in difficult or challenging situations and is a trustworthy, dependable contributor.
- Ability to attend occasional in office meetings or file reviews APPLY WITH US We look forward to learning about YOU If you believe in our core values of honesty and integrity, a commitment to service and results, and a caring family culture, we invite you to apply with us. Please submit your resume and application directly through our website at Feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like to share any other details. All applications received are reviewed by our in-house Corporate Recruitment team. This description portrays in general terms the type and levels of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive or represent specific duties of any one incumbent. The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training. Athens Administrators is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development. THANK YOU We look forward to reviewing your information. We understand that applying for jobs may not be the most enjoyable task, so we genuinely appreciate the time you've dedicated. Don't forget to check out our website at as well as our , , and pages Athens Administrators is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation for our employees that is both competitive and reflective of the market. The estimated rate of pay can vary depending on skills, knowledge, abilities, location, labor market trends, experience, education including applicable licenses & certifications, etc. Our ranges may be modified at any time. In addition, eligible employees may be considered annually for discretionary salary adjustments and/or incentive payments. Further information about our comprehensive benefits package may be found on our website at
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