Claims Specialist

CorVel Corporation; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CorVel Corporation seeks a Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist to manage non-complex workers’ compensation claims from a remote location. You will verify coverage, determine eligibility, and establish reserves under supervision, while communicating with customers and clients.

The role emphasizes adherence to guidelines and collaboration with the claims team. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 1+ year of industry experience, and an active Workers’ Compensation license; Oregon

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Active Workers’ Compensation license/certification.
• Minimum 1 year of industry claims experience; 2 years in Oregon preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and files Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Confirms policy coverage and acknowledgment of claims.
• Determines claim validity and compensability.
• Establishes reserves and authorizes payments within limits.
• Manages non-complex lost-time claims under supervision.
• Communicates status with customers, claimants and clients.
• Adheres to guidelines and participates in reviews.
• Assists more complex or problematic claims as needed.
• Performs additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Learning ability

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Workers’ Compensation license

Oregon claims experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Claims processing software

Job description

OR - Portland Dist Brch
10200 SW Greenburg Rd
Suite 150 & 180
Portland, OR 97223, USA

OR - Portland Dist Brch
10200 SW Greenburg Rd
Suite 150 & 180
Portland, OR 97223, USA

The Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist manages within company best practices lower-level, non-complex and non-problematic workers’ compensation claims within delegated limited authority to best possible outcome, under the direct supervision of a senior claims professional, supporting the goals of claims department and of CorVel.

This is a remote position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives Workers’ Compensation claims, confirms policy coverage and acknowledgment of the claim
• Determines validity and compensability of the claim
• Establishes reserves and authorizes payments within reserving authority limits
• Manages non-complex lost-time workers’ compensation claims under close supervision
• Communicates claim status with the customer, claimant and client
• Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims review as needed
• Assists other claims professionals with more complex or problematic claims as necessary
• Additional projects and duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn rapidly to develop knowledge and understanding of claims practice
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Excel spreadsheets
• Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and related experience
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience and claims management preferred
• Current license or certification in Workers’ Compensation must be maintained throughout employment with CorVel
• Minimum of 2 years Oregon workers’ compensation claims handling experience

PAY RANGE

CorVel uses a market-based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.

For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range, and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.

In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.

ABOUT CORVEL:

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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