Workers Compensation Specialist

MV Transportation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation is seeking a Workers Comp Specialist to coordinate and administer internal functions related to work comp claims and to collaborate with third party claims administrators on evalu­ating compensability, avoiding litigation and resolving claims. You will support operations with investigations, respond to discovery requests, and handle related inquiries to work comp matters.

A 3–5 year background in claims or related management is preferred, with a GED or higher as a base

Qualifications

• Three to five years experience with claims or previous management.
• Bachelor’s Degree, ARM – preferred but not required.
• GED or higher education is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with operations for WC reporting and injury investigations.
• Review critical injury reports for escalation as needed.
• Data entry of custom data as needed.
• Coordinate with Safety on data collection and prevention efforts.
• Prepare monthly reporting of claim activity and communicate with operations.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree, ARM – preferred but not required

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking aWorkers Comp Specialistto coordinate and administer the internal functions related to responding to work comp claims and coordinating with third party claims administrator on work comp claims to evaluate compensability, avoid litigation and resolve claims. Providing support to operations to assist with investigation and any discovery requests and respond to operations questions related to work comp claims and litigation.

Work Comp Claims Reporting Evaluation

• Coordinate with operations as appropriate for WC reporting and injury investigation
• Review Critical Injury Reports for escalation as needed
• Data entry of custom data as needed
• Coordinate with Safety on data collection, prevention, support
• Secures and analyzes necessary information and documentation in the investigation of claims

Claim Coordinationand Operations Support

• Review TPA files for proper set-up, codingand diary
• Conference calls with claim adjusters for ongoing strategies
• Reserve/settlement authority within defined level
• Recommend litigation avoidance strategies
• Monthly reporting of claim activity
• Corresponding with Operations on claim questions
• Coordination of investigation details from ops as needed
• Special projects, as needed

Work Comp Litigation Support

• Participate in litigation strategy conference calls
• Review defense attorney reports, as needed
• Locating and coordinating (both locally and corporate wide) for person with most knowledge to assist with discovery, depositions and hearings
• Manage the litigation process and facilitate settlements with help of the WC manager
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Talent Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Bachelor’s Degree, ARM – preferred but not required
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience with claims and or previous management

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Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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