Workers' Compensation Analyst

Hunt; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt is seeking a Workers' Compensation Analyst in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The successful candidate will manage the full spectrum of assigned workers' compensation claims, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while providing support to injured employees.

The ideal applicant will possess exceptional organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and a background in medical insurance or risk management. This role includes responsibilities such as educating employees, estimating reserves, and managing vendor services.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a Rhode Island claim adjusting license within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in medical insurance, risk management, or legal office.
• Preferred experience in project management or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned workers' compensation claims.
• Educate employees with work-related injuries on available benefits.
• Estimate reserves required for workplace injury liability.

Skills

Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft software (Excel & Word)

Critical thinking and situational analysis skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Bachelor's degree in HR or Finance

Job description

Overview

Workers' Compensation Analyst will manage all aspects of assigned workers' compensation claims, including investigation of reported injury/illness and causal relationship to work, nature and extent of disability, and resolution plan in accordance with the applicable state and federal statutes according to the department best practices.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Educate employees with work related injuries/illnesses on the benefits available under state and federal statutes
• Estimate reserves required to satisfy the liability incurred as a result of a workplace injury/illness
• Manage approved vendor services to maximize return on investment
• Travel between CT and RI Workers' Compensation offices as necessary

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have or be able to obtain Rhode Island claim adjusting license as mandated by state regulations within 30 days of hire
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Medical insurance, risk management or legal office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in HR or Finance
• Previous experience in project management or supervisory capacity
• Currently holds Rhode Island claim adjusting license as mandated by state regulations in order to perform certain transactions under the appropriate jurisdiction

Skills

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software (excel & word)
• Strong work ethic is required to manage large caseload along with pleasant demeanor in dealing with injured workers, medical providers, attorneys and other third parties
• Critical thinking and situational analysis skills required for strong and supported decision making

Physical Qualifications

Light Lifting, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

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