Adecco is currently assisting one of its clients in their search for a **Claims Examiner** **Pay range: $35 - $40/hr.** **Shift availability: Remote 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM / Monday - Friday** **Duration: 4+ months** **For instant consideration for this role, click on Apply Now** **Job Summary:** To analyze complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims to find 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 find 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 prompt and proper reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim. · Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes prompt claim payments and adjustments; and settles clams within designated authority level. · Prepares necessary state fillings within statutory limits. · Manages the litigation process; ensures prompt and cost-effective claims resolution. · Coordinates vendor referrals for added investigation and/or litigation management. · Uses proper 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 prompt manner. · Communicates claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client; keeps professional client relationships. · Ensures claim files are properly documented, and claims coding is correct. · Refers cases as right 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 claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. **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 **WORK ENVIRONMENT** When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Ø **Mental:** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to manage work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Ø **Physical:** Computer keyboarding, travel as needed Ø **Auditory/Visual:** Hearing, vision and talking. Ø **NOTE:** Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is needed 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 keeps the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. **Any specific skill/ certification/ license: WV and DE or any adjuster license** **Years of experience: 2-4years of relevant experience** **Mandatory: Must have NJ and PA experience.** As a reminder, this role is being recruited for by one of our National Recruitment Teams and not your local Branch. To be considered, please follow the steps included upon your application. If you are interested in a **Claims Examiner** APPLY NOW for instant consideration! **Pay Details:** $35.00 to $45.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://uat.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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