Claims Supervisor - Workers' Comp

Athens Administrators, Inc.; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens Administrators, Inc. in California seeks a Claims Supervisor to support the California Workers’ Compensation department. The role requires leading a team, coordinating with management, and delivering timely claims decisions and settlements.

A flexible hybrid schedule applies, with some in-office work and remote days allowed for California residents. Applicants should have California WC experience, supervisory ability, and relevant licensing or education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of recent California workers’ compensation claims handling experience at a high level.
• At least 2 years of Claims Supervisory experience required.
• 5+ years’ experience in a workers’ compensation lead or supervisor position preferred.
• Prior Third‑Party Administrator (TPA) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily claims teams and ensure objectives are met.
• Review files and approve settlements and payments.
• Coordinate with clients and management on program goals.
• Develop staffing plans and supervise 6-10 employees.
• Attend Leadership Summit every 18 months.

Skills

Leadership

Claims handling

Team coordination

Process improvement

Client management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Administrators Certificate (Self-Insurance Plans)

AA/AS or BA/BS preferred

IEA or equivalent courses

Job description

ATHENS POSITION DETAILS

Location: Orange, CA

Job Id:1646

# of Openings:1

Reports To

Division Claims Manager

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Grade

14

Next step in progression could include Division Claims Manager

ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS

Explore the Athens Administrators difference: We have been dynamic, innovative leaders in claims administration since our founding in 1976. We foster an environment where employees not only thrive but consistently recognize Athens as a “Best Place to Work.” Immerse yourself in our engaging, supportive, and inclusive culture, offering opportunities for continuous professional growth. Join our nationwide family-owned company in Workers' Compensation, Property & Casualty, Program Business, and Managed Care. Embrace a change and come make an impact with the Athens Administrators family today!

POSITION SUMMARY

Athens Administrators has an immediate need for a Claims Supervisor to support our California Workers Compensation department. Management that lives less than 36 miles from the Concord or Orange, CA office AND have a direct report in the office, are required to work once a week in the office. The remaining days can be worked remotely if technical requirements are met, and the employee resides in California. Athens offices are open for business Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Employees have the ability to work a flex schedule with every third Monday or Friday off.

As a Claims Supervisor, you'll play a pivotal role in leading and collaborating with Athens management to achieve exciting company goals, run insightful reports, and streamline processes. You'll make impactful daily claims decisions, review files for accuracy, and approve payments that exceed examiner authority. Additionally, you'll ensure top-notch file handling, accurate claims coding, and meet unit closing goals. You'll be the guiding force for your team, planning, organizing, delegating workloads, supervising daily activities, providing training, and offering valuable guidance. In client management, you'll address policy and claims issues, build and maintain strong relationships, attend key meetings, ensure compliance with client instructions, and document interactions, always acting in the client's best interest. Join us and make a difference every day!

Our new hire should have the skills, ability, and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Additional duties may be assigned:

• Work with Athens management to achieve company initiatives and performance goals
• Consistently strive to improve and streamline current processes
• Authorize release of payment and settlement
• Make daily claims decisions regarding plan of action, handling of payment, etc.
• Review claim files for accuracy
• Run various reports with an eye for accuracy and confidentiality
• Approve payments and reserve increases when they rise above Examiner’s authority level
• Work collaboratively with internal and clients’ senior management as well as with attorneys to draft settlements and assist with litigation strategies
• Provide timely information to clients, attorneys, doctors, investigators and injured workers with strong, professional communication
• Discuss appropriateness of medical treatment with medical case manager
• Assure consistent and accurate claims coding is occurring on the team
• Ensure quality file handling and resolution. This includes meeting unit closing goals, verifying proper reserves, providing thorough claims analysis and guiding to correct resolution
• Use flexibility when working in demanding and changing situations

Employee Management

• Effectively plan, organize and delegate workload for optimal results and to ensure time commitments are met
• Supervise daily activities of the team by monitoring progress, ensuring compliance with policies, and promptly addressing any issues or conflicts
• Identify, coordinate, coach, and perform training with staff to improve performance and increase their growth and knowledge in claims
• Participate in the interview process, onboarding and training of new hires
• Provide general guidance to the team by offering support and advice on work-related issues, fostering a positive work environment, encouraging professional development, and reviewing performance through evaluations, feedback, goal setting, and identifying areas for improvement
• Provide direct feedback and use sound coaching techniques to solve disciplinary or workflow problems. Manage and document employee relations issues at all levels. Work in conjunction with Human Resources to ensure performance issues are managed in a timely and consistent manner
• Regularly lead organized and collaborative staff unit meetings, including both remote and on-site employees
• Maintain an open-door policy and an approachable attitude, and foster open communication with staff

Client Management

• Work with clients with issues regarding policies, programs and/or claims
• Manage existing client relationships by being accessible, making regular service calls, and proactively identifying and solving potential problems
• Attend client meetings, internal meetings, and workers’ compensation meetings both virtual and in-person
• Ensure notepads and diaries are set and completed timely in accordance with client handling instructions and Athens Best Practices and have meaningful action plans and information and are concise and well-written
• Obtain audit results meets or exceeds best practice standards of Athens and client
• Display integrity and always acts in the best interest of the client
• Document client meeting notes in appropriate shared location

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervising, scheduling, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating work of assigned staff are responsibilities for supervisory positions.

• Provide direct supervision for 6-10 employees, typically consisting of Senior Claims Examiners, Future Medical Claims Examiners, Claims Examiners, Assistant Claims Examiners and Assistant Claims Examiner Trainees.
• Attend on-site Leadership Summit at Athens Concord headquarters every 18 months (including overnight)

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Review and approve direct report’s monthly expense reports
• Ensure that all expenditures are in the best interest of the Company
• Use effective monitoring and reporting mechanisms to control expenses without lowering quality
• Search for and implement hidden cost improvements
• Obtain, maintain, and demonstrate an understanding of wage and hour laws as applicable for employees
• Ensure timely, accurate review and approval of timecards for your staff on payroll processing days.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. While it does not encompass all job requirements, it is meant to give you a solid understanding of expectations.

Education & Licensing

• High School Diploma or GED required; AA/AS or BA/BS preferred
• Must possess a current Experienced Indemnity Claims Adjuster Designation, provided by an insurer, as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 10, Chapter 5, Subchapter 3, Section 2592.01(f)
• Administrators Certificate from Self-Insurance Plans. If not already obtained, the Administrators Certificate from Self-Insurance Plans will be required within one year of employment
• Completion of IEA or equivalent courses

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of recent California workers’ compensation claims handling experience at a high level
• At least 2 years of Claims Supervisory experience required
• 5+ years’ experience in a workers’ compensation lead or supervisor position preferred
• Prior Third‑Party Administrator (TPA) experience preferred

Technical & Claims Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of California workers’ compensation laws, policies, and procedures
• Proficiency in determining case value, reserving, and negotiating settlements
• Understanding of