Employee Leave Coordinator I

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Generous paid time off

Employer 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement & development

Wellness and recognition programs

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an Employee Leave Coordinator to support our Leave Management Team. This flexible part-time role works 3 days one week and 2 days the next, with 8-hour shifts (excluding lunch).

The position handles FMLA/MLOA, WC and STD programs, coordinating with the Manager of Employee Leaves to administer claims and policies, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate with basic math skills.
• Some college preferred; healthcare knowledge is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree desirable for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Manages complex Worker's Compensation and Short-Term Disability claims.
• Coordinates and ensures early return-to-work efforts with employee and supervisor.
• Provides timely, accurate benefit decisions and payments.
• Tracks leaves using computer systems and generates reports for management.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information.
• Supports claims research and interdepartmental guidance.
• May travel to physicians or other locations as needed.

Skills

Extensive computer knowledge

Word

Excel

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

FMLA knowledge

Disability plans knowledge

Workers' compensation knowledge

Oral and written communication

Analytical and interpretive skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Math skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Difficult situations handling

Medical records systems familiarity

Physician practice familiarity

Education

High School Graduate

Some college

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

20

Why You'll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We're guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you - personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

Assists with the management of St. Elizabeth Healthcare System's FMLA/MLOA, WC and STD benefit programs. The position works closely with the Manager of Employee Leaves in the administration of the system's leave and benefit related programs and policies. This position is responsible for the management of complex claims through successful resolution.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an Employee Leave Coordinator to support our Leave Management Team! This is a flexible part-time position; the Leave Coordinator will work 3 days one week and 2 days the next week (8 hour shifts excluding lunch period).

Job Duties:

• Proactively manages an inventory of complex Worker's Compensation claims and Short-Term Disability claims. Reviews progress of claim with employees and providers to establish an action plan for return to work.
• Initiates, coordinates and ensures early return-to-work efforts with the employee and supervisor.
• Ensures timely and accurate decisions and benefit provision
• May establish reserves and authorize treatment/payments within authority guidelines
• Utilizes computer software programs to track leaves and provide reports to management.
• Provides ongoing updates to managers/supervisors as to status of leave.
• Coordinate with defense counsel on litigation of claims, providing records and reports as necessary
• Investigates and researches case law and technical assistance publications to ensure accuracy and integrity of claims administration.
• Regularly handles confidential information while maintaining strict confidentiality and protecting from unauthorized disclosure.
• Acts as a resource for claims questions and guidance.
• May require travel to physicians, other St. Elizabeth locations or hearings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• High School Graduate
• Some college preferred

Specialized Knowledge:

• Extensive computer knowledge including Word, Excel, etc.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of FMLA, disability plans, workers' compensation
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Effective analytical and interpretive skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Basic math skills required
• Understands basic medical terminology
• Ability to effectively deal with difficult situations
• Familiar with medical record systems and physician practice techniques.

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Experience with FMLA and Short-Term Disability claims

DESIRABLE

• Bachelor's Degree

• Familiar with HR database software (i.e., PeopleSoft, Workday).
• Familiar with Department of Labor Standards and Forms for FMLA administration
• Familiar with Disability Plans and administration
• Familiar with KY & IN Workers' Compensation regulations

• 1-year Workers Compensation or disability claims experience

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.