Job Description
Job Title: Workers Compensation Claim Adjuster - Trainee
Work Location: 9200 Oakdale Avenue, 8th Floor, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Duration: 5 Months (Possible Extension or Conversion)
Position Type: Hourly contract Position (W2 only)
Requisition Title:
- Job Schedule: 40 hours in office
- Job Hours: 8:00-4:30
- Interview Process: WEBEX-Panel interview, In Person, Number or Interviews
Job Description:
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Compensability investigations in regards to Workers Compensation claims
- Handle new losses, verifies accuracy of information
- Deals with, insureds, clients, and other customers
- Complete claim investigation via phone and email to injured workers, medical providers and employers.
- Handles jurisdictional notices, payment of benefits, scheduling medical appointments, completion and filing of necessary forms
- Review medical reports and information to determine compensability of claims.
- Work with Special Investigation Unit when necessary
- Direct attorney representation to strategize case resolution
- Handles other administrative duties for the team as assigned
Qualifications
- College graduate
- Workers Compensation experience preferred
- Strong customer orientation to respond to and support customer needs.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively deal with outside investigative sources and with insureds by telephone.
- Strong analytical and organizational ability
- Strong PC experience to be comfortable in an automated environment.
- Typing skills of 35-45 wpm to perform effectively with computer screens.
- Works well within a team environment to give and solicit feedback, identify opportunities for growth of self and other team members.
- Believes in own judgment and acts to support or defend own choices.
- Committed to high standards of behavior and performance.
- Adapts own approach or behavior to particular situation.
- Builds and maintains positive image for client.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour.
Factors that may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate].
Benefits:
Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.