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Workers Compensation Claims Examiner | Hybrid Schedule

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 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.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.

OFFICE LOCATIONS

Roseville, CA (Hybrid)

San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To analyze complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims to determine benefits due; to work with high exposure claims involving litigation and rehabilitation; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution.

• Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority.

• Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim.

• Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; and settles clams within designated authority level.

• Prepares necessary state fillings within statutory limits.

• Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost effective claims resolution.

• Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management.

• Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall cost of claims for our clients.

• Manages claim recoveries, including but not limited to: subrogation, Second Injury Fund excess recoveries and Social Security and Medicare offsets.

• Reports claims to the excess carrier; responds to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.

• Communicates claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client; maintains professional client relationships.

• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.

• Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATION

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience

Five (5) years of California Workers Compensation claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge: SIP (can be obtained within 1st year of employment)

Skills & Knowledge

• Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, cost containment principles including medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedures as applicable to line-of-business.

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

• Analytical and interpretive skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations

TAKING CARE OF YOU

• Flexible work schedule.

• Referral incentive program.

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE : Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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 $70,000 - $100,000 annually. 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.

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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.

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts

Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)