Claims AssistantAdjuster Trainee - Anchorage, United States - Alaska Power Association and ARECA Insurance Exchange

Description

Title: Claims Assistant/Adjuster Trainee

Company: ARECA Insurance Exchange

Location: Anchorage, AK

Position Type: Full-time – Anchorage, Alaska

About Us: ARECA Insurance Exchange, an Alaska-domiciled, member-owned and

member-governed insurance exchange, is seeking a Claims Assistant/Adjuster

Trainee to join our team and contribute to the exceptional service we

provide. We will provide on-the-job training for this position to become a

multi-line commercial claims adjuster. If you are looking for a career change,

this may be the ideal job for you

Job Overview: Set up new claims, process the mail, scan documents with

verification to make sure all pages are captured including maintenance of

electronic filing in the claims system, prepare various letters, assist

claimants, members, providers and vendors with claim inquires, prepare and

process medical bills to go to audit. Enter bills for payment and issue

payments with all the necessary backup documentation. Request medical

records and manage the discovery process. Primary receptionist for AIE. Answer

phones. Responsible for understanding the reporting requirements for

workers' compensation claims to be reported to the Alaska Workers' Compensation

Board through the Electronic Data Interface System (EDI). Prepare Compensation

Reports and Controversion Notices under the direct supervision of the Claims

Manager, calculate temporary total and partial disability rates. Responsible

for preparation of monthly claims system check registers, reconciliation

reports, and quarterly deductible billing and loss run reports. Assists

the Claims Manager in preparation of annual AWCB Second Injury Fund

report. Makes travel arrangements for injured workers, research disputed

medical billings, prepares insurance claims kits and other duties as

assigned.

Education and Experience: Successful candidate will

possess at least two years' experience in a claims assistant or similar

position of comparable insurance industry experience. A two-year or four-year

degree and demonstrated work experience is desired, but not required.

The responsibilities of this position as described above

require a high degree of familiarity and experience with the Microsoft Office

suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Typing skills of not less

than 50 words per minute with minimal errors is necessary.

Language Skills: This position requires the ability to articulate

in a clear and concise manner, both in written and oral form, information of

moderate complexity regarding the operations of the insurance exchange and

their affiliates. This position is responsible for significant contact with

members/insureds, claimants, and medical providers. This position is required

to conduct such contact with professional decorum.

Reasoning Ability:

This position requires a high degree of reasoning skills to

satisfactorily gain and maintain an appropriate level of understanding of the

mandatory state and federal reporting, knowledge of the Alaska Workers'

Compensation Act and legal processes and accurate recordkeeping and other

requirements for which the position is responsible, including examples provided

above in descriptions of essential duties. Ability to apply common sense to

carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.

Certificates, Licenses:

This position requires obtaining certification as a Notary

Public in the state of Alaska, not later than 90 days subsequent to

commencement of employment.

Candidate will be expected to obtain an adjuster trainee

license after one year of employment with the expectation of becoming a fully

licensed property and casualty adjuster within two years.

Benefits:

· Pay range $20 to $30 per hour depending on experience

· Medical and Rx (2 plans available), dental and vision insurance – Company pays 85% of

premium

· Health Savings Account

· Basic life, AD&D, and spouse life insurance $10,000 paid for by AIE – Supplemental life offered at cost to employee

· 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match

· Defined benefit plan (Employer-paid pension)

· Leave accrual starting the first year at 14 hours per month

· 11 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

· Short-term and long-term disability paid by the employer

· Opportunities for professional development

If you are an initiative-taking and detail-oriented individual looking to build a

long-term career, we invite you to apply for the Claims Assistant/Adjuster

Trainee position.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Brenda Mead, Chief Financial

Officer/Human Resources Manager, at

or call

We appreciate all applications, and only those selected for an interview will be

contacted.