Disability Claims Analyst II – SSDI/SSI Expert

Jobtailor; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Disability Adjudicator to independently evaluate SSDI/SSI claims. You will analyze medical and vocational evidence, adjudicate initial and reconsideration cases, and maintain a caseload of 80-100 claims in a self-directed environment in Salem, Oregon.

The role requires a related degree or extensive experience with SSA programs, DCPS proficiency, and strong customer service skills.HSPD-12 credential is required at hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field; either 3 years of relevant SSDI/SSI eligibility work or 6 years of related experience
• Two of the three years must include evaluating SSDI/SSI benefits
• Experience adjudicating SSDI/SSI claims and reviewing medical evidence
• Experience with DCPS and working in independent, self-directed environments

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate and approve/deny initial disability applications
• Conduct reconsideration reviews of contested denials
• Manage an independent caseload of 80-100 claims
• Analyze medical, vocational, and lay evidence under SSA laws and policies
• Issue legally sound disability determinations (allowances/denials)
• Develop and document claims with evidence from medical/third parties
• Resolve discrepancies and prepare RFC assessments
• Determine claimants' ability to engage in substantial gainful activity
• Conduct audits and court-mandated reviews
• Coordinate consultative examinations
• Provide professional customer service to claimants and partners
• Participate in training and policy development

Skills

Disability evaluation

Medical evidence analysis

Case management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in medicine/psychology/nursing/pharmacy/rehabilitation counseling or related field

Three years of SSDI/SSI eligibility experience OR six years related work

Tools

DCPS (Disability Case Processing System)

HSPD-12 Credential

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Disability Adjudicator to independently evaluate SSDI/SSI claims. You will analyze medical and vocational evidence, adjudicate initial and reconsideration cases, and maintain a caseload of 80-100 claims in a self-directed environment in Salem, Oregon.

The role requires a related degree or extensive experience with SSA programs, DCPS proficiency, and strong customer service skills.HSPD-12 credential is required at hire.