California Workers’ Comp Claims Specialist — Remote

Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans (401k, ESOP)

Career growth

Job summary

Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (CCMSI) is seeking a seasoned California Workers’ Compensation Claim Specialist to manage a portfolio of claims from Irvine, CA with remote reporting options.

You will lead investigations, determine compensability, and drive timely, fair resolutions, leveraging extensive experience in CA WC claims. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of California WC claims handling, CA designations, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to handle

Qualifications

• 10+ years of California Workers’ Compensation claims handling experience.
• CAWCS, WCIRB, CPWC or WCCA designation required.
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent internal and external communication.
• Experience handling complex and litigated California claims.
• Knowledge of all lower-level claim position responsibilities.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and adjust claims per standards and laws.
• Establish reserves and provide reserve recommendations within authority levels.
• Review and approve medical, legal, damage estimates; negotiate disputed bills.
• Authorize and make payments within procedures and authority.
• Negotiate settlements per standards and state laws; ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with clients, claimants and outside vendors throughout adjustment.
• Review subrogation and disability rate computations.

Skills

California WC claims

CAWCS/WCIRB designations

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical ability

Litigation experience

Spanish helpful

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CA workers' comp knowledge optional

Job description

Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (CCMSI) is seeking a seasoned California Workers’ Compensation Claim Specialist to manage a portfolio of claims from Irvine, CA with remote reporting options.

You will lead investigations, determine compensability, and drive timely, fair resolutions, leveraging extensive experience in CA WC claims. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of California WC claims handling, CA designations, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to handle