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Workers Compensation Adjuster

Professional Staffing Services
Negotiable

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Description

Workers Compensation Adjuster
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult 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.

 Assesses liability and resolve claims within evaluation.

 

Negotiates settlement of claims up to designated authority level.

 

Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; monitors reserve

adequacy throughout the life of the claim.

 

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

 

Prepares necessary state filings 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 recoveries and Social Security 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 ill or injured party 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.

 

Maintains a quality assurance program to support the Total Performance Management initiative and the consistent delivery of quality claims service. 

Requirements

 3 years experience preferred.

Louisiana claims a must, Mississippi claims a plus.

Could result in temp to perm for the right candidate!

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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