Workers Compensation Senior Claim Representative-Los Angeles, CA

Workers' Compensation Senior Claim Representative

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite) Duration: 6 Months (CTH) Job schedule-40 hours on site Job hours-8:00-4:30 Interview process-WEBEX prescreen/Then in-person interview

Client is currently seeking a Workers' Compensation Lost Time Senior Claim Examiner for our West Coast/Pacific region. The successful applicant will be handling claims from California. The position will report and reside in our Los Angeles, CA

Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles all aspects of workers' compensation lost time claims from set-up to case closure ensuring strong customer relations are maintained throughout the process.
• Reviews claim and policy information to provide background for investigation.
• Conducts 3-part ongoing investigations, obtaining facts and taking statements as necessary, with insured, claimant and medical providers.
• Evaluates the facts gathered through the investigation to determine compensability of the claim.
• Informs insureds, claimants, and attorneys of claim denials when applicable.
• Prepares reports on investigation, settlements, denials of claims and evaluations of involved parties, etc.
• Timely administration of statutory medical and indemnity benefits throughout the life of the claim.
• Sets reserves within authority limits for medical, indemnity and expenses and recommends reserve changes to Team Leader throughout the life of the claim.
• Reviews the claim status at regular intervals and makes recommendations to Team Leader to discuss problems and remedial actions to resolve them.
• Prepares and submits to Team Leader unusual or possible undesirable exposures when encountered.
• Works with attorneys to manage hearings and litigation
• Controls and directs vendors, nurse case managers, telephonic cases managers and rehabilitation managers on medical management and return to work initiatives.
• Complies with customer service requests including Special Claims Handling procedures, file status notes and claim reviews.
• Files workers' compensation forms and electronic data with states to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Refers appropriate claims to subrogation and secures necessary information to ensure that recovery opportunities are maximized.
• Works with in-house Technical Assistants, Special Investigators, Nurse Consultants, Telephonic Case Managers as well as Team Supervisors to exceed customer's expectations for exceptional claims handling service.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Lost Time Claim Examiner position with prior experience in workers' compensation as a lost time examiner, or similar examiner experience in short-term / long-term disability, auto personal injury protection / medical injury, or general liability claims.
• Requires basic knowledge of workers' compensation statutes, regulations, and compliance.
• Ability to incorporate data analytics and modeling into daily activities to expedite fair and equitable resolution of claims and claim issues.
• Exceptional customer service and focus.
• Ability to openly collaborate with leadership and peers to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a career in claims.
• Exceptional time management and multi-tasking capabilities with consistent follow through to meet deadlines.
• Use analytical skills to find mutually beneficial solutions to claim and customer issues.
• Ability to prepare and make exceptional presentations to internal and external customers.
• Conscientious about the quality and professionalism of work product and relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Willing to take ownership and tackle obstacles to meet Client's quality standards for service, investigation, reserving, inventory management, teamwork, and diversity appreciation.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Experience, Education & Requirements

• Experience working in a customer focused, fast-paced, fluid environment
• Experience utilizing strong communication and telephonic skills
• Prior experience requiring a high level of organization, follow-up, and accountability
• Prior workers' compensation claim handling experience or other similar type of claim handling experience is required (healthcare, short-term / long-term disability, auto personal injury protection / medical injury, or general liability).
• Prior insurance, legal or corporate business experience is a plus but not required
• AIC, RMA, or CPCU completed coursework or designation(s) is a plus but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required
• Knowledge of bill processing is required
• Certification to handle CA Workers Compensation claims is required
• Experience handling claims in the states of CO, UT, NV and AZ preferred
• If you do not already have one, you will be required to obtain an applicable resident or designated home state adjusters license and possibly additional state licensure.