Workers Compensation Coordinator

Acadian; Lafayette (LA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision coverages

401(k)

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program

Vacation

Sick time

Descripción de la vacante

Acadian Ambulance in Lafayette, LA seeks a Workers Compensation Coordinator to manage all aspects of workers' compensation claims for employees across multiple states. This in-office, onsite role focuses on claim administration, investigations, and reporting to support risk management.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with preference for college-level insurance training and prior workers' comp experience. Full-time with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Formación

• High School Degree or GED required.
• College Degree preferred when combined with insurance training and job experience.
• Workers' compensation claims experience/knowledge preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate all aspects of workers' compensation claims for Acadian employees.
• Review incident reports for employee injuries and assess claims.
• Direct initial medical treatment requests and approval where applicable.
• Decide how each claim should be opened with the insurer or TPA.
• Maintain ongoing communication with injured employees on status.
• Interact with carriers/TPA and vendors; coordinate subrogation when needed.
• Prepare and review loss/run reports from carrier/TPA and generate internal reports.
• Ensure after-hours availability to coordinate approvals with management.

Conocimientos

Workers' comp knowledge

Educación

High School or GED

College degree preferred (insurance training)

Descripción del empleo

The Risk Management department at Acadian Ambulance is currently looking for a Workers Compensation Coordinator at the Lafayette location. The selected candidate will coordinate all aspects of workers compensation claims for Acadian Companies employees across multiple states and internationally.This position is an onsite, in office role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge of laws regulating worker’s compensation, and insurance coverage, along with interviewing and investigative skills.

Review incident reports submitted for employee injuries

Review requests for initial medical treatment and approve if applicable

Decide how each claim should be opened with the insurance carrier or Third Party Administrator (TPA)

Coordinate the administration of workers compensation claims

Assist with claims investigation process when necessary or requested by carrier/TPA

Review medical bills/reports on workers compensation claims

Remain in contact with injured employees to stay informed of their current status

Contact outside agencies re: procedures & requirements

Remain in contact with assigned vendors

Attend trials/depositions on behalf of company when requested by Manager

Continually inform Acadian management of claims status

Attend seminars to ensure current knowledge of any changes or new laws

Coordinate activities of claims/risk management assistant

Assist TPA with subrogation on workers compensation claims

Review loss/run reports from carrier/TPA

Generate a variety of internal reports regarding work comp claims

Ensure availability after hours to coordinate approvals with management or HSE

Generate pre-injury wages information for carrier/TPA

Generate weekly and bi-weekly timesheets for any employee out on work comp

Other related activities at the request of Risk Manager or his/her supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Degree or GED

College Degree preferred when combined with insurance training and job experience

Workers compensation claims experience/knowledge preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Type

Full-time

We offer comprehensive insurance benefits for full-time employees, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, along with 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and Vacation and Sick time.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverages
• 401(k)
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Vacation
• Sick time

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