Position title
Workers Compensation Specialist
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Manager, Risk, the Workers Comp Claims Administrator notifies internal stakeholders (HR/Department Leaders/Risk) of all new Workers Comp and other claims.
- Notifies WC broker/carrier of all new Workers Comp and other claims.
- Ensures all incidents are appropriately added to the NinthBrain reporting system.
- Opens new Workers Comp claims on the broker's incident portal.
- Updates the OSHA log, as necessary.
- Cross-references OSHA reporting data with NinthBrain to ensure accuracy.
- Assists in the investigation of the Workers Comp claim, as necessary.
- Reviews the injured Employee's claim history.
- Provides medical service providers with Workers Comp claim # and other relevant data.
- Works with Human Resources to accommodate work restrictions.
- Owns the relationship with injured employees.
- Works with Risk to assist Legal with litigation requirements.
- Ensures timely reporting of data and follow-up of all claims with insurance carriers and regulatory agencies.
- Communicates Policy and claim information to employees, insurance carriers, and vendors.
- Provides the Safety Manager with incident trending data to aid in reducing accidents and improve safety.
- Maintains and further develops a working knowledge of insurance regulations and applicable state/federal statutes.
- Prepares insurance reports and presentations, as necessary.
- Assists with various research projects and/or other special projects/tasks, as assigned by Management.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years hands-on experience managing Workers Comp claims
- Knowledge of liability insurance, OSHA standards, and regulatory requirements (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, verbal and written communication skills at all levels throughout a multi-tiered, multi-cultured workplace.
- Ability to train others in a classroom setting or at onsite locations.
- Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects concurrently in a deadline-centric environment.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Screening Criteria:
- MUST HAVE STABLE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY.
- 2-3 years hands-on experience managing Workers Comp claims
- Knowledge of liability insurance, OSHA standards, and regulatory requirements (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Hiring organization
Connext
Job Location
WFH Permanent
