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Claims Adjuster/Examiner

Jones Jones LLC
locationJersey City, NJ, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Jones Jones LLC is a trusted leader in workers’ compensation defense, claims management, and regulatory compliance. With decades of industry experience, we proudly serve clients through our affiliated entities - NYTIC, Emerald, Mediation Resolution Management, and Medical Management Group - offering innovative solutions, collaborative teamwork, and unwavering professionalism. Our firm values growth, integrity, and excellence across every level of our organization.

We are seeking an experienced Claims Adjuster/Examiner who is interested in growing and expanding their expertise across multiple entities, including NYTIC, Emerald, Mediation Resolution Management and Medical Management Group. This unique cross-functional role offers exposure to complex claims, compliance, and ADR operation. This role is perfect for a skilled examiner seeking to broaden scope, strengthen leadership, and grow within a premier workers’ compensation firm.

This is a 100% fully remote position.


Essential Functions


1. Claims Adjusting Work (NYTIC / Emerald):

  • Perform intake and coverage verification via WCB employer coverage search
  • Initiate three-point contact (employer/clamant/provider) within 24 hours
  • Conduct compensability analysis and develop action plans
  • Ensure timely filings: employer first report, EDI FROI/SROI via Emerald, PH-16.2, and C-240 wage statement
  • Calculate AWW and benefit rates; set and review reserves at key milestones
  • Monitor treatment against NY Medical Treatment Guidelines; manage MG-2 variance requests and C-8.1 objections
  • Route medical bills to bill review and ensure fee schedule compliance
  • Prepare for hearings and maintain eCase updates
  • Evaluate resolution paths (SLU, LWEC, Section 32); manage subrogation and third-party notices


2. Licensing & Compliance (Jones Jones):

  • Collaborate with the Compliance team on licensing forms and regulatory filings
  • Review TPA scorecards and ensure compliance with WCB standards
  • Track and invoice licensing fees and renewals
  • Support examiner training and respond to licensing-related inquiries


3. ADR (MRM):

  • Manage intake, eligibility, and notices under the collectively bargained ADR program
  • Coordinate and schedule mediations
  • Draft case summaries and settlement proposals
  • Ensure adherence to Medical Network protocols and document variances
  • Prepare and route settlement paperwork, including Section 32 agreements
  • Maintain dashboards of ADR cycle times and outcomes for annual reporting
  • Obtain loss runs from wrap-up sponsors


4. MMG

  • Evaluate Independent Medical Examination (IME) reports for accuracy and compliance
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as schedule coordination and provider panel management


Competencies

  • Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong understanding of workers’ compensation best practices
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and sound judgment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
  • Active Independent Adjuster License (New York State required)
  • 3 - 5 years of claims management experience
  • Must have experience with filing FROIs and SROIs
  • Must have EDI filing experience



Apply today to join a firm with over a century of success and a future focused on innovation. Jones Jones LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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