SENIOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS COORDINATOR

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Coordinator to review disability periods for accurate wage replacement payments and to finalize workers’ compensation work statuses. The role supports RCAs for injury leave extensions and validates overpayments with payroll/TPA data.

The position also handles recoupment, payroll discrepancies, and prepares financial reports for multiple departments, contributing to cross-functional processes and training on Salary Continuation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in workers’ compensation, Finance, or Accounting.
• Texas Workers' Compensation Adjuster License required OR ability to obtain within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and confirms qualifying disability periods for accurate payment of wage replacement benefits.
• Finalizes workers’ compensation work status entries and reviews payroll time entry codes for accuracy.
• Supports RCAs process for extension of injury leave pay under Local Government Code 143.
• Receives overpayment information from payroll and third-party administrator to validate data.
• Communicates benefit overpayments to injured employees and supports recoupment efforts.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies with the support of the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator.
• Reviews offsets and reductions pertaining to Temporary Income Benefit payments issued by the TPA.
• Creates, formats, and analyzes financial reports for various controls and inter- and intra-departmental processes.
• Supports subrogation by supplying indemnity payment ledgers for liens and demands.
• Supports training efforts by updating Salary Continuation process documents.
• Attends and/or facilitates bi-weekly and monthly inter- and intra-departmental meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Payroll/Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Job description

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ApplicationsAcceptedFrom:AllPersonsInterested
Classification: SENIORWORKERS'COMPENSATIONCLAIMSCOORDINATOR
Division: Worker's Compensation
ReportingLocation: 611WalkerSt.*Thisisnotaremoteposition**SubjecttoChange
Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Subject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews and confirms qualifying disability periods for accurate payment of wage replacement benefits.
• Finalizes workers’ compensation work status entries and reviews payroll time entry codes for accuracy.
• Supports the Requests for Council Action (RCAs) process for the extension of injury leave pay for those covered under Local Government Code 143.
• Receives overpayment information from payroll and third-party administrator (TPA) to validate the data.
• Communicates benefit overpayments to injured employees and supports recoupment efforts.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies with the support of the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator.
• Reviews legal offsets and reductions pertaining to Temporary Income Benefit payments issued by the TPA.
• Creates, formats, and analyzes financial reports for various controls and other inter- and intra-departmental processes.
• Supports the subrogation process by supplying indemnity payment ledgers for liens and demands.
• Supports with training efforts by updating Salary Continuation process documents.
• Attends and/or facilitates bi-weekly and monthly inter- and intra-departmental meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION OVERVIEW

ApplicationsAcceptedFrom:AllPersonsInterested
Classification: SENIORWORKERS'COMPENSATIONCLAIMSCOORDINATOR
Division: Worker's Compensation
ReportingLocation: 611WalkerSt.*Thisisnotaremoteposition**SubjecttoChange
Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Subject to Change*

• Reviews and confirms qualifying disability periods for accurate payment of wage replacement benefits.
• Finalizes workers’ compensation work status entries and reviews payroll time entry codes for accuracy.
• Supports the Requests for Council Action (RCAs) process for the extension of injury leave pay for those covered under Local Government Code 143.
• Receives overpayment information from payroll and third-party administrator (TPA) to validate the data.
• Communicates benefit overpayments to injured employees and supports recoupment efforts.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies with the support of the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator.
• Reviews legal offsets and reductions pertaining to Temporary Income Benefit payments issued by the TPA.
• Creates, formats, and analyzes financial reports for various controls and other inter- and intra-departmental processes.
• Supports the subrogation process by supplying indemnity payment ledgers for liens and demands.
• Supports with training efforts by updating Salary Continuation process documents.
• Attends and/or facilitates bi-weekly and monthly inter- and intra-departmental meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in workers’ compensation, Finance, or Accounting is required.
• Workers’ Compensation, Finance, or Accounting related experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• A Texas Workers Compensation Adjuster License is required OR the ability to obtain the Texas Workers Compensation Adjuster License in the first six months of employment.

PREFERENCES

PreferencesshallbegiventocandidatesthathaveabackgroundworkinginHumanResourcesandWorker'sCompensationknowledge.
**Preferenceshallbegiventoeligibleveteranapplicantsprovidedsuchpersonspossessthequalificationsnecessaryforcompetentdischargeofthedutiesinvolvedinthepositionappliedfor,suchpersonsareamongthemostqualified** candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TEST REQUIRED The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – NO If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing if a promotional position; candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade - 21

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.