Workers Compensation Plant Rep

Optimal Inc.

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Case Management, Claims Management, Claims Processing, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Service Evaluation, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Litigation, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Planning, Team Player, Worker's Compensation, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
17 days ago

Position Description:
Workers Compensation Claims Handler at the Plant with a focus on excellent customer service, quality claims handling, and loss cost management.

Skills Required:
Administrative Assistant

Experience Required:
1-3 years of related New York Workers Compensation experience

Experience Preferred:
Ability to interpret and analyze complex information. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment. Organize and prioritize workload and manage multiple priorities. Ability to work a flexible work schedule. Maintain professional client relationships

Education Required:
High School Diploma / GED

Education Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information:
Position is fully onsite.

  • Set up and enter new claims into the claim management system, ensuring claim coding is correct and files are properly documented.
  • Perform critical claim technical tasks, including plant investigations and 3-point contacts.
  • Interview claimants, employers, medical professionals, legal counsel, and witnesses, and prepare thorough investigation summaries.
  • Prepare files for outside counsel.
  • Assist in the management of all elements of claim files to reduce or maintain medical costs, lost time duration, and litigation expenses.
  • Participate in case management meetings and collaborate with medical, human resources, and labor to facilitate a return-to-work plan for workers' compensation and related absences.
  • Supports other claim representatives with larger or more complex claims as necessary.
  • Process medical and related expense payments.

About the Company

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Optimal Inc.