Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation | Jurisdiction: MI, TX, IN, IL, OH | Licensing: Required - Remote

Sedgwick; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible schedule

Referral incentives

Agile environment

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

Sedgwick is hiring a Claims Adjuster for Workers' Compensation, with remote work options across MI, TX, IN, IL, and OH. You will adjudicate complex claims, determine benefits, manage subrogation, and coordinate with clients and claimants to reach settlements.

The ideal candidate has 4 years of claims management experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and state licensing. Flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits accompany a supportive, diverse work culture.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Four years of claims management experience or equivalent.
• Jurisdiction knowledge: MI, TX, IN, IL, OH.
• Licensing: Home State Required.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Workers' compensation claims

Claims adjudication

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Client communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Telecommuter AL

Telecommuter MI

Telecommuter MN

Telecommuter NC

Telecommuter IN

Telecommuter TX

Telecommuter GA

Telecommuter OH

US Telecommuter

Telecommuter IL

Full time

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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation | Jurisdiction: MI, TX, IN, IL, OH | Licensing: Required - Remote

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?

• Apply your knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience

Four (4) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Jurisdiction Knowledge: MI, TX, IN, IL, OH

Licensing: Home State Required

TAKING CARE OF YOU

• Flexible work schedule.
• Referral incentive program.
• Opportunity to work in an agile environment.
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental

Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical

Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual

Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is ($60,000.00-$75,000.00). A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com