Hybrid: Workers' Comp Claims Analyst

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Workers' Compensation Claims Analyst to minimize financial losses by promptly identifying, investigating, analyzing, and recommending disposition of workers' compensation claims. The role involves interaction with university staff to implement loss control programs and ensure effective claim handling.

Responsibilities include in-depth claim investigations, detailed analyses, preparing investigative reports, and coordination with outside

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of education, training or work experience in workers' compensation claims administration.

Responsibilities

• Investigate claims and gather evidentiary materials to justify compensability.
• Analyze documentation, approve medical treatment, establish reserves, and refer for nurse case management as needed.
• Prepare written investigative reports with witness interviews and expert input.
• Consult with outside counsel and review legal bills before funds expenditure.
• Summarize allegations and analysis with recommendations for a defense strategy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion

Judgment

Claim reports

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Workers' Compensation Claims Analyst to minimize financial losses by promptly identifying, investigating, analyzing, and recommending disposition of workers' compensation claims. The role involves interaction with university staff to implement loss control programs and ensure effective claim handling.

Responsibilities include in-depth claim investigations, detailed analyses, preparing investigative reports, and coordination with outside