Hybrid Workers' Compensation Claims Analyst (Remote OR/WA)

City of Portland; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portland is seeking a qualified Workers' Compensation Disability Analyst within the Chief Financial Officer’s Division of Risk Management to adjudicate and analyze workers' compensation claims of standard to moderate difficulty.

The role involves case management, determining work-relatedness, setting benefits, and facilitating safe return-to-work while protecting city resources, with a hybrid schedule and Oregon/Washington travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Oregon state law, workers compensation rules and case law pertaining to administration of the City's workers compensation program, including provisions regarding occupational injuries, vocational rehabilitation, accommodation of injured workers and claims adjudication requirements.
• Knowledge of Jurisdiction, functions and procedures of Oregon Workers Compensation Appeals Board and its rating system for occupational injuries.
• Ability to read and interpret medical records, case investigations and physical capacity evaluations and reach sound conclusions regarding eligibility for benefits payments and return-to-duty capability.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate and comprehensive documentation, records, reports and other written materials.
• Ability to negotiate return to work issues, including arranging and/or preparing comprehensive job analyses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses, investigations, and case management to help determine whether injuries or illnesses are work-related.
• Assist Senior Disability Analysts in establishing compensable time-loss benefits and other applicable benefits in compliance with state and city regulations.
• Facilitate employee return-to-work as soon as medically appropriate.
• Request reimbursement through Oregon’s Employer at Injury Program.
• Analyze and update job analyses in accordance with Oregon Workers’ Compensation statutes and rules, with minimal guidance.
• Work independently, applying sound professional judgment to ensure decisions are fair and compassionate while also protecting the City from unnecessary costs.

Job description

The City of Portland is seeking a qualified Workers' Compensation Disability Analyst within the Chief Financial Officer’s Division of Risk Management to adjudicate and analyze workers' compensation claims of standard to moderate difficulty.

The role involves case management, determining work-relatedness, setting benefits, and facilitating safe return-to-work while protecting city resources, with a hybrid schedule and Oregon/Washington travel as needed.