Claims Associate - Workers Compensation

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Claims Associate for an opportunity in Remote!

Position Title: Authorization Specialist

Location: CA, Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 10/28/2024

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

Expected Duration: 1+ Months of contract with possible extension

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [Remote]

Pay Range: $40 - $45.00/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:

• Claims
• Workers Compensation

Job Description:

Position Title: Claims Associate - Workers Compensation

Location: CA, Remote

Duration: 1+ months of contract with possible extension

Pay Rate: $45.00/hr. on W2

Need: Claims and Worker's Compensation

Job Description:

Primary Purpose: To process low level workers compensation claims to determine benefits due; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements with general supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Processes low level workers compensation claims determining compensability and benefits due on long term indemnity claims, monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.

Develops and coordinates low level workers compensation claims' action plans to resolution, return-to-work efforts, and approves claim payments.

Approves and processes assigned claims, determines benefits due, and administers action plan pursuant to the claim or client contract.

Administers subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.

Communicates claim action with claimant and client.

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

May process low-level lifetime medical and/or defined period medical claims which include state and physician filings and decisions on appropriate treatments recommended by utilization review.

Maintains professional client relationships.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Travels as required.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensing - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience - Two (2) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience or successful completion of Claims Representative training required.

Skills & Knowledge:

Developing knowledge of regulations, offsets and deductions, disability duration, medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedure 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.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations.

Work Environment:

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

Qualifications:

Work Comp Experience - limited is acceptable, Possibility of extension, No SIP required, Remote in CA.

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:

[Claims, Workers Compensation]

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.

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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 229742 when responding to this ad.