Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation | West Hills, CA

Sedgwick; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) on day one

PTO

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account / health-sav

Job summary

Sedgwick in West Hills, CA is seeking a seasoned California workers' compensation examiner to analyze claims, determine benefits, and adjudicate within service expectations. You will join a global leader known for its excellence and customer service in a role that supports major clients and a broad network of experts.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of CA WC knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to client service.

Qualifications

• 3 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

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 experience

California WC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

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 | West Hills, 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?

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

Seeking a seasoned California Workers Compensation Examiner who values strong client partnerships, enjoys a reasonable caseload, and works within a well-managed intake environment.

OFFICE LOCATION: West Hills, CA

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

• 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.

Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge:

3 or more years California workers compensation jurisdictional knowledge required, SIP required or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment

TAKING CARE OF YOU

Flexible work schedule.

Referral incentive program.

Career development and promotional growth opportunities.

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

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 $85,000 -105,000 . 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.

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.

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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.