Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation at Synectics Inc. Orange, CA

Synectics Inc.; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Technical Certification Bonus

Job summary

A leading insurance company located in Orange, CA is seeking a Claims Adjuster specialized in Workers Compensation. The successful candidate will analyze claims, manage their compensability, and negotiate settlements. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of claims management experience, with at least 3 years in California claims handling. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Four years of claims management experience or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of CA claims handling experience required.
• SIP certification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mid- and higher-level workers compensation claims.
• Manage claims determining compensability and benefits.
• Develop action plans to resolve claims.

Skills

Claims management

Negotiation

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation job at Synectics Inc.. Orange, CA. Description

• To analyze mid- and higher-level workers compensation claims to determine benefits due; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.
• Manages workers compensation claims determining compensability and benefits due on long term indemnity claims, monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.
• Develops and manages workers compensation claims' action plans to resolution, coordinates return-to-work efforts, and approves claim payments.
• Approves and processes assigned claims, determines benefits due, and manages action plan pursuant to the claim or client contract.
• Manages subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.
• Communicates claim action with claimant and client.
• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
• May process complex lifetime medical and/or defined period medical claims which include state and physician filings and decisions on appropriate treatments recommended by utilization review.
• Maintains professional client relationships.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Four (4) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Min 3 Years of CA claims handling experience required.
• SIP is preferred not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of regulations, offsets and deductions, disability duration, medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedure as applicable to line of business
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skill
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations
• If candidate is from other state, 3 years of CA Claims handling experience is must.

California Fair Chance Act Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/. Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.