Lost Time Adjuster

Lost Time Adjuster

Absolute Staffing & Consulting Solutions is seeking experienced Lost Time Adjusters to join our team of professionals. Manage a caseload of lost-time (indemnity) workers' compensation claims from inception through resolution. Analyze and resolve complex claims by gathering medical, legal, and employment information. Determine compensability and calculate benefits, including TTD, PPD, and other indemnity payments. Develop and execute strategic action plans to ensure timely claim resolution. Accurately assign and adjust reserves; process claim payments and necessary adjustments. Prepare and file required state documentation within statutory deadlines, with a focus on Maryland jurisdiction requirements. Manage litigation and coordinate with defense counsel, IMEs, and other vendors. Apply cost-containment strategies and identify opportunities for subrogation and recovery. Communicate claim activity clearly and professionally with clients, claimants, and stakeholders. Coordinate medical treatment and return-to-work efforts. Ensure proper documentation, coding, and compliance for all claim files. Refer complex cases to leadership as needed and adhere to established service standards.

Minimum of 3 years of workers' compensation claims experience, including lost-time/indemnity claims. Strongly preferred: 1–2 years of experience handling Maryland (MD) jurisdiction claims. No Maryland adjuster license required. Bachelor's degree preferred; professional certifications a plus.

County claims experience (minimum 1 year). School district claims experience (minimum 3 years). Presumption claims experience.

Strong knowledge of workers' compensation laws and lost-time claims handling. Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and claims management systems. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate while working in a fully remote environment.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $90,000 annually (commensurate with experience). Generous PTO package. Paid holiday schedule. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short-term & long-term disability insurance. Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. Life insurance. Support for emotional well-being, legal & financial matters, family & relationships, and work-life transitions. 401(k) plan available (discretionary employer match based on company profitability).

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career with us means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It's an opportunity to do something meaningful each and every day. It's having support for your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

A career here is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are driven to make a difference, enjoy a challenge, and genuinely care, there's a place for you here.

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