Finance Department - Risk Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Temporary Risk Management Specialist who can perform responsible business and operational functions requiring considerable attention to detail, independent judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced, highly relational environment. This role supports a wide variety of complex activities within the Risk Management Division while fostering coordination, communication, and collaboration across departments and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary support staff for Risk Management, performing a wide variety of responsibilities to include mail handling, claims processing, insurance compliance, invoice and payment processing, and other related risk management functions utilizing a range of software packages.
• Responsible for handling claim files from open to closure including opening claims with insurance carrier, handling internal claims, obtaining and filing claim related documents, entering claim data in database.
• Prepares, reviews and processes invoices and requisitions for claims and vendors ensuring completeness, and conformance to established standards; maintains and processes purchasing and accounts payable requests; tracks invoices and claim payments.
• Reviews certificate of insurance for accuracy and compliance with insurance requirements; communicates with departments, contractors, vendors, and consultants regarding insurance requirements and certificates, files certificate of insurance.
• Serves as the contact to citizens, staff and insurance carriers regarding claims, insurance and risk management related inquiries and questions; bringing resolution to citizen, internal staff, and external parties’ inquiries.
• Assist Risk Management Coordinator with other risk management functions, special projects; and other duties as assigned.
• Maintains proficiency in computer hardware/technology and the following software programs: Microsoft Office Suite products, Box, OneDrive, SAS, Salesforce, Naviline, DocuSign, Laserfiche, Adobe, AS/400.
• Records Management including accurately scans appropriate documents, files electronically, ensures that all information can be accessed as needed; follows State and Federal Records Retention Policies.