Workers' Compensation Coordinator

BONE & JOINT CLINIC SC

WAUSAU, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Case Management, Claims Processing, Documentation, Driver's License, Electronic Medical Records, Health Maintenance, Healthcare, Legal, Medical Billing, Medicine, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Worker's Compensation
LOCATION
WAUSAU, WI
POSTED
1 day ago
JOB REQUIREMENTS: We are looking for a dedicated person with a passion
for workers compensation. This person will collaborate with the workers
compensation team while also maintaining a healthy relationship with the
companies and case managers in the central Wisconsin area. ABOUT BONE &
JOINT Bone and Joint has one of the most comprehensive teams of
orthopedic, pain management, podiatric, physical and occupational
therapy experts in Northcentral Wisconsin. We aren't a division of
another corporate healthcare organization; Bone & Joint belongs to us
and we have numerous locations throughout Central Wisconsin. Our mission
is to be the Best place for patients to receive care, the Best place for
employees to work, and the Best place for physicians to practice
medicine. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WORKER'S COMPENSATION COORDINATOR
Communication, relationships, and coordination of valuable workers
compensation information drive this person's day-to-day workflow. This
positing provides support to patients, providers, employers, employer
onsite providers, workers compensation carriers, adjustors, nurse case
managers, billing, patient advocates, and law offices, by addressing
questions and concerns related to the patient's work acquired injury
and supplying essential documentation to the parties involved in the
claim. These relationships are initialized when notification of a newly
reported workers compensation claim is received, and the workers
compensation claim case is built in the electronic medical records
program. A fair amount of energy devoted to communication with workers
compensation carriers and adjustors establishing claim status and
compensability. This information aids in the understanding the strength
of the claim for billing which may affect the patient's decision-making
process should their claim be denied. Another facet of this role is
aiding in the collection of information to aid our providers in
submitting required documentation at the state level. A Worker's
Compensation Coordinator also serves as a resource regarding questions
staff may have regarding workers compensation statues that vary by
state, tribal lands, and federal programs. They also support our bundled
services by working with care navigators and self-insured employers and
assist with the promotion of and provide education on our offerings.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A WORKER'S COMPENSATION COORDINATOR Minimum RN, or
Workers' Compensation experience in lieu of licensure may be
considered. 2+ years of experience in workers' compensation case
management and safety/occupational health is strongly encouraged. Strong
knowledge of Wisconsin Workers' Compensation law and guidelines is
strongly encouraged. Valid State of WI driver's license is required.
WORK SCHEDULE Workdays of a Workers Compensation Coordinator is usually
five, 8-hour days with flexibility on start and end times. READY TO JOIN
OUR TEAM? If you think you have what it takes to do this job, then the
next step is to fill out our online application. Don't worry, the
application is pretty simple as it asks for your resume and to answer
some questions to help us get to know you better. We should warn you
though, if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, we
will require that you provide us with further details to help us further
understand your interest. * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: https://bonejoint.applicantpro.com/jobs/4100341

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