Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation (Remote)

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your role as a Claims Adjuster will make a significant impact on people's lives. This position involves managing workers compensation claims, ensuring compliance with regulations, and negotiating settlements to support clients effectively. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity, offering you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life. With a commitment to caring for both clients and employees, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a positive difference every day.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Benefits

Professional Development

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred for claims adjuster role.
• 4 years of claims management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage workers compensation claims.
• Negotiate settlements and communicate with clients.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance.

Skills

Claims Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation (Remote)

Apply locations Atlanta, GA Telecommuter FL Telecommuter MS Telecommuter AL Telecommuter LA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R59291

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

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Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation (Remote)

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 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 FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

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

Skills & Knowledge

• 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

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.

Sedgwickis 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.

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