Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation

Description:

• To analyze mid- and higher-level workers compensation claims to determine benefits due; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.

• Manages workers compensation claims determining compensability and benefits due on long term indemnity claims, monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.

• Develops and manages workers compensation claims' action plans to resolution, coordinates return-to-work efforts, and approves claim payments.

• Approves and processes assigned claims, determines benefits due, and manages action plan pursuant to the claim or client contract.

• Manages subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.

• Communicates claim action with claimant and client.

• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.

• May process complex lifetime medical and/or defined period medical claims which include state and physician filings and decisions on appropriate treatments recommended by utilization review.

• Maintains professional client relationships.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

• Travels as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

• Experience Four (4) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• 3 plus years of WC claims handling experience in multiple SE states

• Only workers compensation experience, no other lines of business considered

• Working knowledge of regulations, offsets and deductions, disability duration, medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedure as applicable to line of business

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

• Analytical and interpretive skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.