Workers Comp Admin Assistant

Tmc Transportation, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

ESOP - Employee ownership

Generous vacation

Job summary

TMC Transportation is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Administrative Assistant to join our Des Moines office. The role provides administrative support to the Workers’ Compensation department, handling claims entry, correspondence, scheduling, and coordination with medical providers.

The position requires a High School Diploma and 1–2 years of related experience, with HIPAA familiarity preferred. Training hours are included during the initial weeks, with a standard Monday–Friday shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• HIPAA privacy knowledge preferred.
• Experience with workers’ compensation or FMCSA medical guidelines preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage stress.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter new claims into the claims management system.
• Process mail by filing, faxing, and photocopying.
• Prepare, create, and send letters, reports, and forms.
• Answer and relay information to employees by telephone.
• Schedule medical appointments and track follow-up with employees.
• Process workers’ compensation pay, medical bills, and payments.
• Communicate with medical billing offices and vendors.
• Assist in coordinating light duty assignments for employees.
• Prepare state EDI reports.
• Other duties as assigned to support the Workers’ Compensation team.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

TMC Transportation is the nation’s largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you’re seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.

TMC Offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Ownership - ESOP!
• Generous vacation

TMC Transportationhas an immediate full-time opening for a Workers’ Compensation Administrative Assistantworking out of our office inDes Moines, Iowa.

Shift:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

First two to four weeks hours are 8am-4:30pm for training

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of a Workers’ Compensation Administrative Assistant is to act as administrative support for the Workers’ Compensation department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enter new claims into claims management system
• Process mail by filing, faxing, and/or photocopying
• Prepare, create, and/or send letters, reports, and forms
• Initiate and receive telephone calls to obtain, provide, and relay information to employees
• Set up medical appointments, track, and follow up with employees
• Process workers’ compensation pay, medical bills, and payment
• Communicate with medical billing offices and vendors
• Assist in coordination of light duty assignments for employees
• Prepare state EDI reports
• Other duties as assigned and needed to assist members of the Workers’ Compensation department team members

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma and 1-2 years of relevant work experience required
• Experience working with HIPPA protected information preferred
• Experience in workers’ compensation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration medical guidelines, OR medical billing preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and tolerate stress
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to plan, organize, be attentive to detail, and have problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

TMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.