Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation - Telecommute CA

Sedgwick; Palm Springs (CA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is looking for a Claims Adjuster to analyze and manage workers compensation claims in California. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree, with at least 4 years of claims management experience. This role offers flexibility and a competitive salary range of $50,000 - $70,000, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

PTO

Flexible spending or health savings account

Qualifications

• 4 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate claims and determine benefits.
• Effective communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage workers compensation claims.
• Develop action plans and coordinate return-to-work efforts.
• Negotiate settlements and manage subrogation of claims.

Skills

Claims management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

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.

Sedgwick has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, certified as a Great Place to Work, and named one of the Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance.

Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation - Telecommute CA

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?

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.

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 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 & LICENSING

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.

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 ($50,000 - $70,000). 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

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.