Claims Examiner: Workers' Compensation Specialist

Werner Management Inc; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a claims professional to examine and manage medical and loss time workers’ compensation claims in accordance with Nebraska law. You will receive injury reports, coordinate bills, and drive claims to closure while maintaining accurate data entry and timely updates.

The role requires strong communication, decision-making, and PC skills, with 2–3 years’ experience in workers’ compensation claims processing or related fields. A related associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Management or Insurance preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 2–3 years' workers' compensation claims experience; 1–2 years in insurance operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls from employees reporting injuries, filing claims, or inquiring about claims.
• Coordinate medical bills and manage related claims through closure.
• Enter data into the computer system for medical status, bills, reports, and wage loss.
• Examine Workmen’s Compensation claims and determine approval or denial.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Data entry

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in Business Management or Insurance

Job description

Werner Enterprises is seeking a claims professional to examine and manage medical and loss time workers’ compensation claims in accordance with Nebraska law. You will receive injury reports, coordinate bills, and drive claims to closure while maintaining accurate data entry and timely updates.

The role requires strong communication, decision-making, and PC skills, with 2–3 years’ experience in workers’ compensation claims processing or related fields. A related associate degree is preferred.