Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation

Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Claims Examiner for an opportunity in Remote (Orange, CA)!

Position Title : Claims Examiner

Location : Remote (Orange, CA)

Anticipated Start Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration : 2+ months of contract with possible extension

Job Type : [FULL TIME (>

=30 HRS WEEKLY], [CONTRACT], [Remote]

Pay Range : $50.00 - $52.00 / hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements :

• CA adjuster certification.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.

Job Description : Manager's note :

Work location : Remote or onsite

Any specific skill / certification / license : CA adjuster certification

Years of experience : 3+ years of relevant experience

Primary Purpose :

To analyze complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims to determine benefits due; to work with high exposure claims involving litigation and rehabilitation; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution.

Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority.

Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim.

Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; and settles clams within designated authority level.

Prepares necessary state fillings within statutory limits.

Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost-effective claims resolution.

Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and / or litigation management.

Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall cost of claims for our clients.

Manages claim recoveries, including but not limited to subrogation, Second Injury Fund excess recoveries and Social Security and Medicare offsets.

Reports claims to the excess carrier; responds to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.

Communicates claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client; maintains professional client relationships.

Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.

Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities :

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Travels as required.

Qualification :

Education & Licensing - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience - Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge :

Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, cost containment principles including medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedures as applicable to line-of-business.

Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.

Analytical and interpretive skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations.

Benefits :

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords :

[CA adjuster certification and 3+ years of relevant experience.]

About BCforward :

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum . As part of the recruitment process, we may ask you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 244936 when responding to this ad.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type Contractor

Location Orange, CA (Onsite)

Job Type Insurance

Experience Not Specified

Date Posted 10 / 13 / 2025