Claims Adjuster - Workers Comp

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Claims Adjuster - Workers Comp

This role requires direct experience handling Washington (WA) State Workers' Compensation claims . Candidates must have hands-on knowledge of WA jurisdictional requirements, including state regulations, filings, and claim adjudication practices.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world's best brands?

• Apply your Workers' Comp Claims Adjuster knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.

• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.

• Leverage Sedgwick's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.

• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.

• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? To analyze Workers' Compensation claims on behalf of our valued clients to determine benefits due, while ensuring ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices, and specific client service requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing: 4 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

TAKING CARE OF YOU

• Flexible work schedule.

• Referral incentive program.

• Opportunity to work in an agile environment.

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.

• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include -

Physical: Computer keyboarding

Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.

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 $68,000 - $80,000. 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.

**Always accepting applications.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com