Disability Analyst - Portland, OR - #113508
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Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.
General Purpose
Secure and analyze information to make and approve decisions on all complexities of disability and/or state disability leaves of absence claims, and their concurrent leave claims (e.g. Family Medical Leave Act, State Paid Leaves, statutory, company-specific, and other leaves). Develop and apply appropriate claim and workflow management strategies, to coordinate disability and leave decisions including timely and accurate communications.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and analyze medical information pertaining to employees' eligibility status, medical condition, and occupational requirements to determine the appropriate claim decision per statutory/state and/or federal Family Medical Leave Act and/or disability plan provisions.
Manage worker's compensation claims by filing reports, coordinating medical evaluations, facilitating return-to-work accommodations, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Identify file/fact discrepancies and outstanding issues and secure additional documentation as needed while managing and tracking disability claims.
Track and monitor all federal, state and company leaves of absence usage.
Work in conjunction with occupational health nurses on return-to-work, transitional duty and fitness-for-duty programs.
Serve as subject matter expert on federal and state leave laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAA).
Invite and engage employees in the ADAA interactive process when reasonable accommodations are requested.
Make and communicate eligibility and disability/leave decisions to employees and managers timely and accurately.
Develop and execute claim, disability, and leave management strategies; ensure that each employee's ongoing and changing medical condition, applicable policy limitations and provisions, applicable statutory requirements, ability to return to work are investigated, applied for and pursued, and used to reach timely and appropriate claim/leave resolution and so that claims/leaves are managed to the correct duration and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Appropriately transition claims to Long Term Disability coverage.
Provide accurate and appropriate claim information to claimants, managers, and other interested parties; resolve issues through effective oral and written communication.
Research and respond to questions and issues, involving the appropriate people within, or outside the department or company.
Assist in implementation of new programs, plans, and policies.
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures and review with appropriate management staff to implement improvements.
Draft recommended responses to allegations of non-compliance with ADA and other related state and Federal employment laws.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Management or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of three years human resources experience with at least two years of leave or disability claim management experience.
Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and resolve internal or external customer issues.
Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and practices; applicable federal, state and local governmental laws and regulations.
Additional Information
Req Id: 113508
Company Code: PACIFICORP
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: Human Resources
Schedule: Full-time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $78.500 - $101,500
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.
Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.
General Purpose
Secure and analyze information to make and approve decisions on all complexities of disability and/or state disability leaves of absence claims, and their concurrent leave claims (e.g. Family Medical Leave Act, State Paid Leaves, statutory, company-specific, and other leaves). Develop and apply appropriate claim and workflow management strategies, to coordinate disability and leave decisions including timely and accurate communications.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and analyze medical information pertaining to employees' eligibility status, medical condition, and occupational requirements to determine the appropriate claim decision per statutory/state and/or federal Family Medical Leave Act and/or disability plan provisions.
Manage worker's compensation claims by filing reports, coordinating medical evaluations, facilitating return-to-work accommodations, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Identify file/fact discrepancies and outstanding issues and secure additional documentation as needed while managing and tracking disability claims.
Track and monitor all federal, state and company leaves of absence usage.
Work in conjunction with occupational health nurses on return-to-work, transitional duty and fitness-for-duty programs.
Serve as subject matter expert on federal and state leave laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAA).
Invite and engage employees in the ADAA interactive process when reasonable accommodations are requested.
Make and communicate eligibility and disability/leave decisions to employees and managers timely and accurately.
Develop and execute claim, disability, and leave management strategies; ensure that each employee's ongoing and changing medical condition, applicable policy limitations and provisions, applicable statutory requirements, ability to return to work are investigated, applied for and pursued, and used to reach timely and appropriate claim/leave resolution and so that claims/leaves are managed to the correct duration and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Appropriately transition claims to Long Term Disability coverage.
Provide accurate and appropriate claim information to claimants, managers, and other interested parties; resolve issues through effective oral and written communication.
Research and respond to questions and issues, involving the appropriate people within, or outside the department or company.
Assist in implementation of new programs, plans, and policies.
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures and review with appropriate management staff to implement improvements.
Draft recommended responses to allegations of non-compliance with ADA and other related state and Federal employment laws.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Management or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of three years human resources experience with at least two years of leave or disability claim management experience.
Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and resolve internal or external customer issues.
Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and practices; applicable federal, state and local governmental laws and regulations.
Additional Information
Req Id: 113508
Company Code: PACIFICORP
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: Human Resources
Schedule: Full-time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $78.500 - $101,500
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.
Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.