Workers Compensation Claims Specialist - Atlanta, United States - Aveanna

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    Workers Compensation Claims Specialist
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    Requisition #:
    195090

    Location:
    Atlanta, GA 30339

    Category:
    Compliance

    Salary:
    $45,000 - $55,000 per year
    Position Details
    Position Overview

    The Workers Compensation Claims Specialist is responsible for the being the liaison between the Aveanna Field Staff and the third party administrator.

    This role will require investigation of claims and insurance that our third party administrator is managing the claims in an effect manner.

    This position will resolve claims according to Best Practices and within authority limits by following established protocols to ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient, effective way while delivering excellent customer claims service.

    Essential Job Functions
    Investigating, reviewing, evaluating, and administering workers' compensation claims
    Reviewing medical reports
    Setting reserves
    Filing documentation
    Reviewing and approving medical bills for payment
    Reviewing accident and injury reports
    Interviewing and correspond with claimants, witnesses, attorneys, and physicians
    Approving claims or recommending denial
    Representing Aveanna at various workers' compensation and industrial leave claims actions and hearings
    Perform other duties as assigned
    Requirements
    High School Diploma and 5 years or more experience in Claims and Litigation OR a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience in Claims and Litigation
    Knowledge of claims handling and legal statutes and procedures
    Customer service experience
    Workers Comp experience in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania and non-subscriber claim experience highly preferred
    Other Skills/Abilities
    Attention to detail
    Time Management
    Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
    Good organization and communication skills
    Physical Requirements
    Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
    Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds
    Prolonged sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
    Must be able to sit and climb stairs
    Must have visual and hearing acuity
    Must have strong sense of smell and touch
    Environment
    Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours
    Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

    Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
    Vaccination Requirement

    As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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    As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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