Workers' Comp Claims Specialist
Consolidated Personnel Services
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Process and oversee workers' compensation claims from initial reporting to closure, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal and company guidelines.
- Evaluate claims to review eligibility for benefits and ensure proper documentation is provided.
- Oversee claims to ensure that the employee is receiving medical care related to their injuries, follow up to confirm the employee is keeping medical appointments, and monitor work status updates.
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between our clients, injured employees, insurance carriers.
- Investigate the circumstances surrounding workplace injuries, gather evidence, and work closely with carriers/TPA and clients to support the return-to-work process when employees have restrictions.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records for each claim, incident details, and financial information.
- Collaborate with adjusters and nurse case managers to ensure proper treatment plans are in place for injured workers and monitor progress.
- Communicate claim decisions with clients.
- Ensure claims are resolved in a timely manner, adhering to company policies and applicable laws.
- Notify payroll/benefits teams of lost time claims and provide pre-injury wage information to the carrier as required.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local workers' compensation regulations and laws.
- Prepare state filing forms to the insurance companies and regulatory agency.
- Complete new claim investigations, gathering verbal statements from employees and witnesses as needed.
- Promptly prepare and submit the 101 forms to the appropriate insurance carrier, providing relevant information from the employer's investigation.
- Maintain a diary system to review and oversee existing claims, ensuring that benefits are paid timely and appropriately.
- Monitor claim trends and advise on potential risk management improvements.
- Provide support and guidance to injured workers throughout the claims process, addressing questions and helping as needed.
- Function as a liaison between employees and insurers to ensure proper handling of benefits and claims.
- Collaborate with safety teams, HR, and legal departments to ensure proper accident reporting and injury prevention strategies.
- Assist in training other team members or staff on workers' compensation policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare, Insurance, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of AZ lost time adjusting experience preferred; multi-state experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with workers' compensation laws, claims processes, and insurance regulations.
- Strong knowledge of workers' compensation laws and claims processes.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Customer-service oriented with the ability to oversee sensitive and confidential information.
- Certification in workers’ compensation claims management (e.g., WCCA, WCCP) may be preferred (Optional)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and employees at all levels.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Teams.
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
- Full-time in office position based in Phoenix, with occasional travel to client locations as needed.
- A collaborative team environment with a focus on client service and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 401(k) with matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- STD, LTD, GTL
- Paid time off.
- Hybrid Schedule