Medical Claims Specialist - Workers Compensation

Medical Claims Specialist - Workers Compensation

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies has an opening in our Omaha, Nebraska office for a Medical Claims Specialist. After successful completion of the Medical Claims Training Program, this individual will manage a caseload of workers' compensation medical-only claims from inception to resolution.

Essential Responsibilities

• Successfully completes the Medical Claims Training Program.
• In classroom training, is attentive, takes notes, asks appropriate questions, participates successfully in exercises, and demonstrates mastery of the subject material.
• In the Medical Claims Unit, asks appropriate questions, exhibits continuous improvement under the guidance of the supervisor, and demonstrates mastery of fundamental adjusting knowledge, skills, and strategy.
• Learns medical subjects including anatomy, physiology, terminology, pharmacology, causation, nature of the injury, and diagnostic and treatment methodology.
• Learns legal subjects including relevant statutes and regulations.
• Learns to effectively and efficiently use the computer systems employed in the management of claims.
• Learns skills such as investigative and persuasive communication, decision-making, and documentation.
• For clients who are provided with a dedicated Claims Medical Specialist, establishes and maintains a sound working and communication relationship with the client's contact personnel.
• Determines coverage for new claims.
• Conducts and directs the investigation of new claims to determine compensability and severity and to gather all other relevant information.
• Calculates appropriate reserves and ensures that reserves are adjusted as needed.
• Ensures that benefits are provided in accordance with the law and that the claim as a whole is managed in accordance with all legal requirements including the issuance of appropriate notices and filings.
• Manages each claim to an appropriate and successful resolution.
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with Company procedures, standards, training, and supervisory direction.
• Fosters a positive and close working relationship with other Company staff, including the Call Center, Medical Management teams, Client Services, and indemnity Adjusting staff.

Required Qualifications

What We Offer

Benefits

With more than 50 years in business, BHHC has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast. Relationships are the cornerstone of our culture, and we believe in doing the right thing. That means we invest in our business in every way possible to deliver on our mission and demonstrate that people are what powers our success. Our commitment to financial strength and integrity means our customers can rest assured that we will be there when it counts.

At BHHC we embrace diversity and foster an environment where our people can be their authentic selves. Our differences make us stronger and better together, which fosters a harmonious workplacesomething we truly value. We've created an approachable and collaborative atmosphere. Here you'll find a welcoming workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported, and inspired to do great work. Together, we raise the bar by being curious, remaining customer-focused, and operating with integrity.