WCT/UP Claims Consultant

PUGET SOUND EDUCATIONAL SVC; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound Educational Service District is seeking a Claims Consultant to manage and evaluate workers’ compensation claims in accordance with state laws. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for remote work within Washington, and a chance to contribute to a vital service for school districts and employees in the region.

Benefits

Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System

Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan

Subsidized ORCA card

Free parking

Electric car charging stations

Qualifications

• Experience managing Washington State workers’ compensation claims.
• Certifications as Washington State-certified claims administrator.
• Experience executing claim reviews with clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process workers’ compensation claims within state regulations.
• Document activities and convey information regarding claims and benefits.

Skills

Claims Management

Workers’ Compensation

Education

Associate’s Degree or High School diploma/GED

Job description

Puget Sound Workers’ Compensation Trust and Unemployment Pool (PSWCT/UP) seeks a Claims Consultant to evaluate, process, and manage time-loss and medical-only workers’ compensation claims within the guidelines of Washington State industrial insurance laws and regulations, documenting activities, and conveying information regarding claims and benefits.

Puget Sound Workers’ Compensation Trust & Unemployment Pool, under the administrative oversight of Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD), is a group self-insured program that provides coverage for, and management of, workplace injuries and unemployment compensation claims for 33 school districts, PSESD, and their 45,000 employees in 6 counties within the state of Washington.

Puget Sound Educational Service District (Puget Sound ESD) is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about Puget Sound ESD, visitwww.psesd.org/about-psesd.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in job-related field, or High School diploma/GED and progressively responsible work-related experience
• Previous experience managing Washington State workers’ compensation time-loss claims
• Currently hold or are actively pursuingWashington State-certified claims administrator designation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience executing claim reviews with clients
• Currently hold or are actively pursuing any claims management related designation

Applicants are required to include the following attachments within the online application in order to be considered:

• Cover Letter: Clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications(and preferred qualifications if applicable).
• Resume: Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities, education, and certifications.
  • Please note that salary placements for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process.
  • Additional Documents: In some cases, additional documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement.

Location: Office based in Renton with possibility of remote work (remote work to be completed within Washington State only)
Job Type: Full time, year 'round
Hiring Salary Range: $87,907.00 - $115,341.00 Band L
Full Salary Range:$87,907.00 - $127,315Band L
Department: Workers' Compensation Trust and Unemployment Pool

We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications and relevantexperience. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. For awareness and planning purposes, linked here are the dates through August, 2025.

• Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
• Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
• Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and electric car charging stations (Renton office)

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by Sunday, June 1, 2025. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in person at Workers’ Compensation Trust PSESD.

Jobs are listed here for information only.

To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in PSESD - School Jobs and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered.

The Puget Sound Workers’ Compensation Trust and Unemployment Pool is a self-insured pool for workers’ compensation coverage and unemployment compensation. Learn more at https://pswctup.org/