Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation | Jurisdiction: WA or OR | Licensing: Required

Sedgwick; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral incentives

Agile environment

Career development opportunities

Benefits on day one

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation in the United States with WA or OR jurisdiction. This role analyzes workers’ compensation claims to determine benefits due, adhering to client requirements and service expectations.

Licensing to WWCP or Oregon WCC certification is required, with 5 years of claims management experience preferred. The ideal candidate will handle complex claims, negotiate settlements, and communicate progress to claimants and clients.

Qualifications

• 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certification as applicable to the line of business preferred.
• Licensing: WWCP or Oregon Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner Certification
• Jurisdiction Knowledge: WA or OR

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and processing claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim.
• Negotiating settlement of claims within designated authority.
• Communicating claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client.
• Reporting claims to the excess carrier and responding to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.

Skills

Claims management

Negotiation

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

WWCP or Oregon WCC Certification

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.

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Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation | Jurisdiction: WA or OR | Licensing: Required

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?

• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.

• 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 Workers Compensation claims on behalf of our valued clients to determine benefits due, while ensuring ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices, and specific client service requirements .

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Analyzing and processing claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim.

• Negotiating settlement of claims within designated authority.

• Communicating claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client.

• Reporting claims to the excess carrier and responding to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience: 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Licensing: WWCP or Oregon Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner Certification

Jurisdiction Knowledge: WA or OR

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 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
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

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 ($70k-$90k). 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. Always accepting applications. If evergreen nationwide, CO or onsite in CO.

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Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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.