Workers Compensation Claims Administrator

Universal Health Services; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Generous PTO

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings

Career development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services in King of Prussia, PA is hiring a Workers' Compensation Claim Administrator. The role interfaces with claim adjusters, defense attorneys, HR staff, and Loss Control Managers to reduce exposure and costs. Hybrid schedule: three days onsite, two days remote.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years WC experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Office tools. You will help manage claims across jurisdictions and support strategic outcomes within UHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3-5 years of workers' compensation experience.
• Working knowledge of workers' compensation in various jurisdictions, especially midwestern states and Texas preferred.
• Understanding of case reserving methodology.
• Excellent judgment to evaluate claim management activities and mitigate expenses.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Interface and strategize with claim adjusters, defense attorneys, HR Directors, and Loss Control Managers.
• Collaborate with WC team to reduce exposure and mitigate costs.
• Manage all assigned claims to closure and monitor nurse case management activity.
• Evaluate settlement proposals and coordinate return-to-work for disability claims.
• Oversee multi-jurisdiction claim handling and ensure compliance with internal standards.
• Assist manager on special projects as needed.

Skills

WC knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since itsinceptioninto an esteemed Fortune 500corporation, annualrevenues during2025were$17.4billion.In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

The UHS Corporate Insurance Department is hiring a Workers' Compensation Claim Administrator who is responsible for reducing exposure and mitigating costs. interfaces and strategizes with claim adjusters, defense attorneys, facility Human Resource Directors/staff and Loss Control Managers. Works directly as a team member with other claims professionals, reporting to the WC Claims Manager.

Candidates located in the King of Prussia, PA area will follow a hybrid work schedule, consisting of three days onsite and two days remote per week. Qualified candidates residing outside the King of Prussia area will also be considered and may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities

• Interface and strategize with claim adjusters, defense attorneys, facility Human Resource Directors/staff and Loss Control Managers.
• Works directly as a team member with other claims professionals, reporting to the WC Claims Manager; responsible for reducing exposure and mitigating costs.
• Manages all assigned claims to closure: Monitors nurse case management activity; monitors use of interfaces with defense attorneys and claim adjusters; evaluates settlement authority proposals.
• Collaborates on action plans as needed and evaluation of claim life exposure.
• Identify opportunities for quick and cost effective claim mitigation and resolution, coordinate the return to work of disability claims, evaluate claim settlement proposals, and analyze and provide recommendations.
• Oversee claim handling for multi-jurisdictions, ensuring quality assurance through monitoring for compliance with internal standards and conducting strategic reviews to identify trends, set mitigation goals and improve outcomes.
• Evaluate claim trending to determine focus and goals for mitigation.
• Responsible for managing financial impact of $4 million in losses.
• $60,000 Claim Settlement Authority.
• Assists WC Manager and Loss Control Director on special projects as needed.

Benefit& RewardsHighlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 3-5 years of workers compensation experience required.
• Working knowledge of workers' compensation in various jurisdictions, especially midwestern states and Texas preferred.
• Understanding of case reserving methodology.
• Excellent judgment needed to evaluate claim adjuster's claim management activities in order to mitigate claim expenses.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills needed.
• Working knowledge of WC loss sensitive insurance programs; ability to understand accounting reserves and payments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK).
• Ability to communicate effectively is a must as position is primarily telephone contact.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.