Medical Claims Representative

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This position is eligible to work from home anywhere in the United States

• Investigates and evaluates medical only (MO) claims within multiple jurisdictions

• Reviews the claim notice and policy to verify coverage, deductibles, compensability, and jurisdiction compliance

• Initiates prompt contact with customers to obtain information and explains the claim process

• Makes timely contact with insureds, injured employee(s), and witnesses when necessary and documents calls, and activities undertaken within the claims system

• Confirms return to work status with insureds

• Confirms appropriate medical care, including use of appropriate cost containment techniques and resources, and takes appropriate actions

• Sets timely, adequate reserves in compliance with the company reserving philosophy and methodology

• Provides prompt, detailed responses to agents, insureds, and injured employee on the status of claims

• Escalates claims to their people leader as appropriate

• Maintains accurate and timely diaries on all files to handle claims and bring a resolution

• Completes state reporting as required within jurisdictional guidelines

• Secures all the necessary reports, claims forms and documents

• Documents claim handling activity via claim notes, including Medicare (MSP) modules in the claims system

• Drafts and sends denial letters upon manager approval

• Issues timely payments within check authority limit

• Submits referrals to Medical Management and Medical Review Units as appropriate

• Markets OnCall Nurse (OCN), Return to Work (RTW), Select Preferred Provider (SPP) to insured’s and identifies non-use for corrective measures

• Prepares risk reports for Underwriting

• Assists Claims team members with the handling of claims as needed

• Attends internal and external training and self-study to keep abreast of changes relating to medical treatment, and jurisdictional and statue changes impacting workers compensation benefits

• Completes ongoing continuing education to remain compliant with jurisdictional licensing requirements.

• Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience

• One year of insurance or claims handling experience or related experience

• Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of the experience requirement

• Attainment of all applicable state licenses within six months of hire

• Basic knowledge of claims adjusting process preferred

• Good knowledge of computers

• Good investigative and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines

• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to adhere to high standards of professional conduct and code of ethics

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

$46,990 - $64,911 or $51,927 - $64,911

A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range.

The actual salary will depend on several factors, includingrelevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

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