What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster position at WCF Insurance?
Position
WCF is an "A" Rated insurance carrier that is growing and is looking for an applicant that wants to join a company with a great culture, great benefits, and an amazing claims team. Our team strives to deliver exceptional customer service to our policy holders and agents. Caseloads are kept well below the industry standard to allow adjusters time to do their job. We have a proprietary claims system, designed by claims professionals, who value efficiency and ease of use. The claims department has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as a Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the WCF's Sandy Headquarters. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in office after training. This posting is open to internal and external candidates.
Responsibilities
The adjuster manages workers' compensation claims from beginning to end. This includes investigating, documenting, and determining coverage and liability for industrial-accident and occupational-disease claims. The person in this position closely reviews medical records and other documentation to manage the medical and disability aspects of all claims. The adjuster also works closely with injured workers, policyholders, agents, providers, vendors, other WCF departments, the Utah Labor Commission, and others to make sure that injured workers receive appropriate benefits under the relevant statutory and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications
The most qualified candidate will have :
- At least 2 years adjusting experience.
- Thorough understanding of the Utah Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Acts, the Utah Fair Claims Practices Act, Utah Labor Commission rules and procedures, and WCF's established internal claims standards;
- Working knowledge of medical terminology;
- Superb communication skills;
- Keen attention to detail, polished investigative abilities, and first-rate organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Multi-line experience a plus;
- Bilingual Spanish / English a plus.
Ability to hire at the Senior WC Adjuster or the WC Adjuster level.
An internal candidate should have six months in their current position, have acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they have applied for the position.
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