Claims Management Intern - Ames, United States - State of Iowa

Description

Salary: $16.46 Hourly

Location : Ames Story County, IA

Job Type: Internship

Job Number:

Agency: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date: 04/23/2024

Closing Date: 5/23/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP

Point of Contact: Amy Keeling -

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation's Claims Management team is seeking an intern who is ready to jump in and gain some hands-on experience
In this role you will gain working experience in the following:

• Data entry and navigation in Claims Management and other systems.
• Work directly with insurance companies seeking information.
• Match Memorandum Cost Reports to Accident Reports.
• Communicate with Law Enforcement agencies to obtain an officer's report, photos, or other details. Review Investigating Officer's Reports to determine at-fault parties for billing purposes.
• Process receipts for payments made to DOT from billings and process delinquent notices on past-due bills.
• Investigate and gather information requested by County Attorneys and respond accordingly.
• Entering Memorandum Cost Reports and Tort Claims into Claims Control System.
• Work within an Electronic Records Management System (ERMS).

We're looking for an individual who is ready to contribute ideas and work effectively in a team environment. This position will require strong communication and interpersonal skills as you work through tasks both independently and within a team.

Duration: 15-20 hours per week with possibility of extending to full-time hours during summer semester.

Location: Ames, IA. This position is required to be in office at least 1x per week.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.
Eligible areas of study: Paralegal/ Legal Secretary, Business Administration, Business, and Accounting.