Job Description

10604 Enterprise Corporate - Workers Compensation

Full time

Yes

40

Business hours are Monday-Friday working 8-5pm. The position is primarily remote, but will be required to attend in-person meetings in Oak Brook, IL on occasion.

Pay Range:

$30.70 - $46.05

The Workers Compensation Claims Analyst is a critical thinker who manages claims within organizational standards and best practices. They are responsible for the adjudication of medical only claims and limited lost time workers' compensation claims. They will work closely with case managers, attorneys, and vendors. They will manage subrogation liens and negotiate claim settlements to achieve the best possible outcome and support the goals of the department.

Major Responsibilities:

• ​​​Mustpossess analytical skills and be able to work with a sense of urgency andaccuracy Must be able to adhereto multiple state workers’ compensation rules, regulations,and laws​
• ​​Must be able to completeappropriatecontactswithin24hoursofassignment,establishand maintain appropriate diary forfollow-up, evaluates and determines compensability of workers’ compensation claims withinthestatutoryperiodformultiplejurisdictions​​ ​ ​​
• Must be able to be responsible for monitoring and controlling costs, timely documentation of the electronic claim file, claim outcome, timely reserving of files, managing subrogation and litigation, filing appropriate forms and payment of all benefits due within statutory periods and coordinates light duty as needed.​
• ​​Must function as a resource to the injured teammates, leaders, and others with an interest in the claim. ​
• ​​Must be able to communicate claim status with the injured teammate and other parties, as necessary.​
• ​​Must be able to develop action plans and strategies for prompt payment/denial of claims bringingthem to a timely conclusion while providing all appropriate information Must be able to monitor and report appropriate claims to excess carriers​
• Must be able to determine what treatment is appropriate and causally related to the compensable injury and redirect treatment to network physicians as appropriate Must be able to promptly authorize and approve related expenses of the claim​
• ​​​Must be able to maintainstrict confidentiality of information at all times of a sensitivenature and/or protected under state and federallaw
• ​Must be able to develop and maintain professional customer relationships Must be able to provide education as needed and serve as a mentor to other adjusters and stakeholders
• Must be able to provide additional support for additionalprojects and duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• ​Adjusters license for assigned jurisdiction as required by specific jurisdiction as applicable.
• ​Bachelor’s degree required or a combination of education and related experience.

Experience Requirements:

• 2-5+ years’ experience managingprogressively difficult Workers Compensation lost time claimsAssociates in Claims designation preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• ​​​Must be competent in workers’ compensation rules, regulations, and laws for multiple jurisdictions​
• Must work with a sense of urgency and accuracy.
• ​Evaluates and determines compensability of workers’ compensation claims within the statutory limits for multiple jurisdictions​​
• ​​Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Access to protected Health Information (PHI) to the extent of information necessary to do the job. Information shared only on a need-to-know basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.