Workers Compensation Coordinator

The Risk Management department at Acadian Ambulance is currently looking for a Workers Compensation Coordinator at the Lafayette location. The selected candidate will coordinate all aspects of workers compensation claims for Acadian Companies employees across multiple states and internationally.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Knowledge of laws regulating worker's compensation, and insurance coverage, along with interviewing and investigative skills.

• Review incident reports submitted for employee injuries

• Review requests for initial medical treatment and approve if applicable

• Decide how each claim should be opened with the insurance carrier or Third Party Administrator (TPA)

• Coordinate the administration of workers compensation claims

• Assist with claims investigation process when necessary or requested by carrier/TPA

• Review medical bills/reports on workers compensation claims

• Remain in contact with injured employees to stay informed of their current status

• Contact outside agencies re: procedures & requirements

• Remain in contact with assigned vendors

• Attend trials/depositions on behalf of company when requested by Manager

• Continually inform Acadian management of claims status

• Attend seminars to ensure current knowledge of any changes or new laws

• Coordinate activities of claims/risk management assistant

• Assist TPA with subrogation on workers compensation claims

• Review loss/run reports from carrier/TPA

• Generate a variety of internal reports regarding work comp claims

• Ensure availability after hours to coordinate approvals with management or HSE

• Generate pre-injury wages information for carrier/TPA

• Generate weekly and bi-weekly timesheets for any employee out on work comp

• Other related activities at the request of Risk Manager or his/her supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Degree or GED

• College Degree preferred when combined with insurance training and job experience

• Workers compensation claims experience/knowledge preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.