Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation

Claims Adjuster

Seeking a Claims Adjuster to analyze mid- and higher-level workers compensation claims to determine benefits due.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To analyze mid- and higher-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.

Manages 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 manages workers compensation claims' action plans to resolution, coordinates return-to-work efforts, and approves claim payments.

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

Manages 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 complex 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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Travels as required.

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Four (4) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Working 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 skill

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent negotiation skills

NV license mandatory.

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations

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

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.