Workers' Compensation Analyst
Workers' Compensation Analyst will manage all aspects of assigned workers' compensation claims, including investigation of reported injury / illness and causal relationship to work, nature and extent of disability, and resolution plan in accordance with the applicable state and federal statutes according to the department best practices.
Additional responsibilities include :
- Educate employees with work related injuries / illnesses on the benefits available under state and federal statutes
- Estimate reserves required to satisfy the liability incurred as a result of a workplace injury / illness
- Manage approved vendor services to maximize return on investment
- Travel between CT and RI Workers' Compensation offices as necessary
Qualifications
Required Qualifications :
High school diploma or GED equivalentMust have or be able to obtain Rhode Island claim adjusting license as mandated by state regulations in order to perform certain transactions under the appropriate jurisdictionMinimum of 1 year experience in Medical, insurance, risk management or legal officePreferred Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in HR or FinancePrevious experience in project management or supervisory capacityCurrently holds Rhode Island claim adjusting license as mandated by state regulations in order to perform certain transactions under the appropriate jurisdictionSkills
Exceptional organizational and time management skills requiredStrong written and verbal communication skills requiredWorking knowledge of Microsoft software (excel & word)Strong work ethic is required to manage large caseload along with pleasant demeanor in dealing with injured workers, medical providers, attorneys and other third partiesCritical thinking and situational analysis skills required for strong and supported decision makingPhysical Qualifications
Light Lifting, Stooping, Twisting
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