Compensation Analyst

Job Summary :

The Coordinator of Workers' Compensation is responsible for the day-to-day operational functions of the Workers' Compensation department. This role involves ensuring timely processing of employee workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims, managing the injury prevention program, and acting as a liaison between employees, departments, and the Employee Health nurse. The coordinator also collaborates with Human Resources on transitional return to work and maintains OSHA-required documents.

Location : Whittier, California, United States

Responsibilities :

• Handle day-to-day operational functions of the Workers' Compensation department.
• Ensure timely processing of employee workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims.
• Manage the Workers' Compensation injury prevention program.
• Evaluate employee injury reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate with employees and managers on reported workplace injuries, claims, and work status.
• Advise and educate employees regarding workers' compensation matters and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on transitional return to work and monitor employees in modified duty assignments.
• Maintain all OSHA-required documents and records regarding workers' compensation.
• Review workers' compensation claims and litigated matters to ensure appropriate management.
• Coordinate and monitor eligible claims with the third-party administrator and insurers.
• Assist employees in the ergonomic assessment process.
• Act as a liaison between employees, departments, and the Employee Health nurse relative to work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Initiate proper response to work-related injuries, including initial investigation and gathering relevant facts.
• Provide appropriate forms and information to injured workers.
• Monitor Workers' Compensation claims and ensure compliance in all legal aspects.
• Coordinate medical treatment with the Workers' Compensation TPA and with physicians and other specialties.
• Submit legally required paperwork to comply with regulatory agencies.
• Provide work status to the department manager of the injured worker.
• Identify modified duty assignments within the injured worker's restrictions.
• Coordinate Interactive Process with employees that have work limitations.
• Provide modified earnings to TPA.
• Monitor status of Workers' Compensation leaves and coordinate issues such as SLR / PTO, disability pay, and payment of insurance benefits.
• Assist legal counsel in items such as preparation of personnel and payroll files.
• Review medical invoices for appropriate processing.
• Arrange for ergonomic evaluations at workstations.
• Review Loss Replenishments for accuracy.
• Coordinate settlement authority as needed between TPA and upper management.
• Review files with TPA for proper handling and recommendations.
• Teach quarterly class with LOA Coordinator : Overview of LOA / WC Class to inform Supervisors & Management of LOA & Work Comp Process.
• Provide statistics and reports to the Environment of Care and SWIT Committee.
• Prepare PI Reports for Employee Health, Human Resources, and Environment of Care.
• Identify trends or safety issues which may result in injury to employees or patients.
• Maintain Workers' Compensation database with current information on injured workers.
• First response to employee and / or management questions regarding benefits, safety, and leaves of absence.
• Monitor Workers' Compensation Program and recommend changes as needed.
• Monitor and address changes in Work Comp laws as well as FMLA, ADA, FEHA, Dept. of Self Insurance, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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