(3) WC Medical Claims Specialists (PN , , )

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (&Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law state law and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability pregnancy or religion please contact the ADA mailbox

BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check:
Prior to an offer of employment the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

BWCs core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm however daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWCs seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What our employees have to say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture helpfulness and acceptance Ive been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees their level of dedication to service pride in their work and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC .

If you are interested in helping BWC grow please click this link to read more and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

What Youll Be Doing:

• Through phone contacts written correspondence and investigation makes initial and subsequent claim determinations and issues orders as appropriate.
• Reviews and gathers information necessary to identify the claim severity; will staff more complex claims with supervisor team nurses and field service office staff.
• Sends Due Process notifications and reviews claim for supporting medical. Will refer claim for medical reviews if necessary and issues appropriate BWC orders.
• Creates Cases for referrals to the Industrial Commission of Ohio for decisions as needed.
• Processes and maintains claim information medical and legal documents within prescribed timeframes and records information in system.
• Updates and maintains tasks list. Responds orally and in writing to requests from injured workers employers providers legal representatives managed care organizations and legislators.
• Documents claim transactions and activities in claim management system notes and establishes claim tasks for ongoing claim management.

A Little About Us:
With roughly 1500 employees in seven offices across Ohio BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.
For Ohio employers we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups participate in online forums discussing societys impact on our services and workplace and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency Personal Connection Innovative Leadership Relentless Excellence.

3 courses or 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. English composition or grammar; 3 courses or 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. accounting bookkeeping or general business mathematics; 3 courses or 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. communication or public speaking or 9 mos. exp. involving contact with injured workers employers legislators providers or their representatives & public; successful completion of one typing course or demonstrate ability to type 35 words per minute.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Workers Compensation Claims Assistant 16720 (i.e. providing assistance to claims field operations team or medical claims team by ensuring all documents are complete accurate & in compliance with bureau of workers compensation procedures determining allowances using code manual ICD/CPT & taking appropriate action on self-insured claims or referring documents for further action by claims team member reconstructing lost claim files or assigning claim numbers & updating claim information & managing caseload of self-insured medical & disability claims to ensure compliance with Ohio Workers Compensation Law).

-Or 12 mos. exp. as BWC Customer Service Representative 64451 (i.e. providing information/assistance to &/or answering complaints questions &/or telephone inquiries &/or written correspondence from customers pertaining to claims status or procedures reviewing & analyzing claims referring customers to available community services & conducting telephone interviews with citizens reporting fraud allegations). Note: Classifications may require use of proficiency demonstration to determine minimum class qualifications for employment.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Claims Examination

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: workers compensation laws policies & procedures*; eligibility criteria & procedures used for processing workers compensation medical only claims*; principles of customer service; public relations; English grammar & spelling; oral & written business communication; fundamental mathematics (e.g. addition subtraction multiplication division fractions decimals & percentages); Workers Compensation standard business practices*; interviewing techniques; internet search engines & navigation; medical terminology; medical diagnosis coding*; Industrial Commission processes*;

Skill in: operation of a personal computer; typing; use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Outlook Word Excel Access PowerPoint); use of BWC-specific software (e.g. Workers Compensation claims management system BWC Web Site SharePoint)*; operation of office machinery (e.g. calculator printer copier fax phone); communication skills (e.g. listening writing reading phone etiquette); use of internet;

Ability to: define problems collect data establish facts & draw valid conclusions; read access & understand medical reference manuals & reports; gather collate & classify information about data people or things; communicate effectively and professionally; communicates on sensitive information and inquiries with injured workers employers providers or their representatives & the public; multitask by utilizing good organizational skills & time management; answer routine & technical inquiries from injured workers employers medical providers & public*; make proper referrals (within agency & external sources)*; diffuse potentially volatile situations; present information to others; work with a team; develop good rapport with internal and external customers; utilize ICD coding tools*; generate properly formatted business correspondence; prioritize caseload based on performance goals*; interpret Data Warehouse reports*.

(*) Developed after employment.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Required Experience:

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