Workers' Compensation Specialist

About Greater Cleveland RTA

As the recipient of the gold-level award from The Partnership for Excellence (TPE, Baldrige Award) and the national APTA award for bus safety, we continue to be a well-recognized and high-performing public agency providing public transportation to the greater Cleveland area. We are proud to be one of northeast Ohio’s major employers with over 2,300 employees. Our service encompasses 460 square miles and we provide 40 million rides annually, which is more than 100,000 rides on a typical weekday. Our corporate mission is to provide safe, reliable, clean and courteous public transportation.

We offer a wide range of comprehensive benefits and programs to support the health and wellness of employees and family members including health benefits and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position and become a valued member of the GCRTA team!

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Is seeking to hire a Workers Compensations and Disability Claims Examiner

Duties:

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) is looking for a motivated Workers’ Compensation and Disability Claims Examiner. Under the direction of the Director of Risk Management, this position reviews and processes employee injury/occupational disease claims to determine compensability under Ohio Workers’ Compensation laws. Review news bulletins and attend seminars to stay current on changes in Ohio WC law and changes in Industrial Commission and BWC rules for self-insurers; Handles medical payments and compensation payments; Processes reactivation of previous claims. Responds to and processes Industrial Commission orders. Handles claims for permanent partial disability; Reviews requests for change of physicians; Processes hearing notices and motions requesting additional allowance or other action on claims. Supports legal department in preparation for attendance at hearings as well as handling any WC related lawsuits. Handles claims for short-term disability for employees up to Grade 6; Handles subrogation process from original notice to employee, Attorney and third parties. This position will promote a safe and secure atmosphere, follow all safety and security rules and perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Applicant must have a high school diploma or its GED equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of workers’ compensation claims processing experience including making determination as to compensability of claims is required, self-insured employer experience preferred.
• Applicants must possess superior oral, written communications and interpersonal skills capable of dealing with all levels of personnel including discussions with attorneys, physicians and other involved parties.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation return-to-work programs, standards, procedures and guidelines required.
• Applicants must have an understanding of medical and legal terminology as applicable to processing claims

Working Conditions: The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environmental Conditions: This person will work predominantly in an office type environment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for up to 8 or more hours a day. The employee is frequently required to see, hear and speak. The employee may be required to work at a computer for more than 5 hours a day. May be required to lift up to 10 lbs. frequently. May be required to bend, stoop, or crouch at times.

Mental Demands: Reading, watching, studying, observing, focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, evaluating. Ability to give, receive and analyze information, prepare written materials. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data.

Selection Criteria

This is a non-bargaining exempt position. No Eligible list will be established. Merit System Rules do not apply. The selection process will include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

All communications regarding your application will be sent through the I-Recruitment site, you will receive an email from "Oracle Administrator (OR15)" sysadmin@gcrta.org to let you know there has been a change to the status of your application or that you have received a communication regarding your application.

To check the status of your application: Log into the GCRTA I-Recruitment site, look under “Status” column. To check your communications: Log into the GCRTA I-Recruitment site, click on the icon below “Application Details” of the job posting, click on the “Communications” tab to view communications.

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