LTD Claims Consultant

Location: Northern

## LTD Claims Consultant Apply remote type:
Fully Remote locations:
Remote - United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
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This is a mobile position with preference given to candidates within commuting proximity to a Guardian office with the ability to travel to Guardian offices as determined by the People Leader.

The LTD Claims Consultant is responsible for day to day execution to drive delivery of key metric results while increasing claim management accuracy and service delivery. The LTD Claims Consultant will develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement by identifying root cause, problem solving, identify solutions to improve performance and innovation. The LTD Claims Consultant will report to the Technical Manager, Claims.

You are
* Continuously strives to provide superior customer service
* Expresses oneself in an open and honest manner
* Demonstrates self-awareness and embraces feedback
* Foster and maintain a culture of open communication, continuous improvement and innovation

You will
* Provide Technical Support to Claim Teams including Claim Auth reviews, serve as SME on complex issues
* Drive improvements in initial claim decision, Claim Management Accuracy and & CID turnaround times
* Leverage automation and/or alternate sourcing options to handle additional tasks
* Collaborate with all lines of business to promote best practices to improve efficiency
* Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support timely and effective delivery of Workstream Initiatives You have
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong analytical, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Proven training skills on an individual and team basis
* Ability to mentor/coach staff and peers to ensure proper claim adjudication and contribute to staff development
* Ability to work independently and within a team
* Demonstrated ability to identify and manage risk
* Self-motivated
* Extensive knowledge of Group Long Term disability products, administration and claims procedures
* Strong knowledge of PC Applications (including Microsoft Office, databases, imaging systems, etc.)
* Superior working knowledge of the financial, medical, occupational, and investigative aspects of disability claims management
* Excellent PC skills with knowledge of MS Word/Excel/PPT
* 3+ years LTD claims handling experience, prior DI experience or equivalent experience required
* Minimum 1 year experience providing feedback to front line staff and front-line supervisors.

Location:

This is a remote role, travel as needed.
** Salary Range:**$58,620.00 - $96,300.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.  
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