Workers Compensation Claims Associate | West Hills, CA; In-office

Position: Workers Compensation Claims Associate | West Hills, CA (In-office)
Location: California

Workers Compensation Claims Associate | West Hills, CA (In-office) page is loaded## Workers Compensation Claims Associate | West Hills, CA (In-office) locations:
West Hills, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R69288

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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* A stable and consistent work environment in an office and/or virtual setting
* A training program to learn how to help employees and customers from some of the world’s most reputable brands
* An assigned mentor and manager who will guide you on your career journey
* Career development and promotional growth opportunities through increasing responsibilities
* A diverse and comprehensive benefits package to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs

We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.
** OFFICE LOCATIONS
** West Hills, CA (In-office)
** PRIMARY PURPOSE**:
To analyze reported lower-level workers compensation claims to determine benefits due; and to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Adjusts medical-only claims and minor lost-time workers compensation claims under close supervision.
* Supports other claims representatives, examiners and leads with larger or more complex claims as necessary.
* Processes workers compensation claims determining compensability and benefits due; monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.
* Communicates claim action/processing with claimant, client and appropriate medical contact.
* Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
* May process routine payments and prescriptions and status reports for lifetime medical claims and/or defined period medical claims.
* Maintains professional client relationships.
** ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Performs other duties as assigned.
* Supports the organization's quality program(s).
** QUALIFICATION
* ** Education & Licensing:
High school diploma or GED required

* Skills:

Strong oral and written communication, computer literate – including Microsoft Office, organizational skills required

* Experience:

Clerical or customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
** TAKING CARE OF YOU
*** Referral incentive program.
* Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
* A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
* As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in
* * this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $18.00 - $21.00/hour . A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.*#claims #entry level

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