Senior Workers Compensation Claims Specialist

Description : The ideal candidate will Examine claims data and conduct investigations into routine and moderately complex claims to determine coverage, compensability, subrogation and benefits under moderate supervisory direction. Adjust and manage claims within the limit of assigned authority. Must be well versed in California Compensation statute claims. Receives lost time and complex medical only assignments. Verifies and determines applicability of coverage. Initiates 24-hour contact with employer, employee and 48-hour contact with attending physician. Handles catastrophic claims with supervisory oversight. Conducts telephone investigations as required by company claims handling manual and procedures. Evaluates and adjusts claims within the limits of authority. Consults with Claim Manager on those claims where assistance and consultation is needed. Makes assignments to nurse case management when indicated, monitoring their billing and performance. Sets reserves for anticipated exposure up to authority limits. Completes mandatory Reserve Worksheets. Establishes reserves requiring complex analysis with lifetime pharmacy and cost inflation. Coordinates return to work (RTW) and sets target dates. Maintain diaries on maximum three (3) month intervals. Documents files in the claims system. Reviews medical bills for causal relationship, medical bill charges for appropriateness and approves payments. Adheres to special account handling (SHI) instructions. Attends account meetings by telephone and in-person. Manages litigation on the files. Requirements : College degree, B.A. or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3 years experience (5 preferred) handling California workers compensation claims. Foreign language communications a plus.