GardaWorld

Workers Compensation Specialist

GardaWorld • $85K *
Saint Louis, MO 63129In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or relevant coursework in workers' compensation or insurance.
  • 3-5 years of experience managing workers' compensation claims.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Willingness to travel once per month.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze workers' compensation claims from initiation to resolution.
  • Engage with injured employees to clarify the claims process and entitlements.
  • Prepare necessary notices and stay updated on laws affecting claims processing.
  • Estimate and recommend claim reserves, monitoring them throughout the process.
  • Oversee medical treatment for injured employees and liaise with medical providers.
  • Identify subrogation opportunities and facilitate reimbursement processes.
  • Act as a liaison among medical providers, employees, and legal professionals to coordinate tasks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on employee safety and well-being.
  • Work in a role that supports a strong safety culture within the organization.
  • Engagement with a variety of stakeholders, enhancing communication skills.
  • Potential to stay updated on industry trends and legal developments.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Help Safeguard Our Workforce Through Expert Claims Management!

Support and protect our workforce by managing workers' compensation claims from initial reporting through resolution. As a Workers' Compensation Specialist, you will investigate claims, partner with employees and key stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive timely, cost-effective outcomes. This role plays a key part in reducing risk, promoting employee well-being, and supporting a strong culture of safety across the organization.

Your Responsibilities
  • Review, examine, investigate, and analyze workers' compensation claims.
  • Interact with injured employees to ensure awareness and understanding of the workers' compensation process, requirements, and entitlements.
  • Prepare and issue notices in accordance with mandated requirements and regularly review and stay abreast of applicable laws that may impact how claims are processed.
  • Recommend claim reserve levels by estimating the cost of each assigned claim; monitor reserves and update amounts as necessary.
  • Monitor medical treatment for injured employees and provide information to treating physicians regarding employees' medical history, health issues, and job requirements.
  • Identify subrogation potential and pursue the process of reimbursement.
  • Serve as a liaison between medical providers, employees, and legal professionals, and coordinate work restrictions with field operations.
  • Communicate with defense attorneys regarding litigated cases; make recommendations regarding proposed strategies for claim resolution.
  • Prepare legal documents for submission to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, attend Board hearings, and respond to requests for clarification, as necessary.
  • Coordinate with field operations when conducting root cause investigations.
  • Attend and participate in safety meetings.
  • Stay abreast of new trends, pending legislation, and case law related to workers' compensation.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Your Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is desired - or college coursework in workers' compensation or insurance.
  • 3-5 years of experience managing workers' compensation claims.
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Ability to travel once a month.

Your Skills and Competencies:
Competencies:
  • Hands-on Approach
  • Business Acumen
  • Problem Solving
  • Consultation
  • Resilience
Ideal Skills, Characteristics, & Experiences:
  • Highly organized
  • Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency
  • Stable, progressive work history
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Resilient and adaptable
  • Competitive spirit
  • Ability to develop relationships at all levels


About GardaWorld

GardaWorld Corporation is a Canadian private security firm, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, with 102,000 employees as of January 2020. GardaWorld International Protective Services, the international division of the company, began operations in 1984. GardaWorld Security Corporation was established as Trans-Québec Security Inc. by Stéphan Crétier in 1995, who invested initially $25,000. The company runs physical security guard services and armoured car services globally, with over 200 offices worldwide.
Learn more about GardaWorld
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1984
* Ladders Estimates

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