Sr Claims Specialist

As a member of our claims team, utilize your knowledge of Workers Compensation to independently investigate, evaluate and resolve assigned claims of a more complex nature in order to achieve appropriate outcomes. In this position you will administer and resolve highest risk management expectations claims in a timely manner in accordance with legal statues, policy provisions, and company guidelines.

• →Promptly investigate all assigned claims with minimal supervision, including those of a more complex nature
• →Determine coverage, compensability, potential for subrogation recovery, and second injury fund (when applicable)
• →Alert Supervisor and Special Investigations Unit to potentially suspect claims
• →Ensure timely denial or payment of benefits in accordance with jurisdictional requirements
• →Establish appropriate reserves with documented rationale, maintain and adjust reserves over the life of the claim to reflect changes in exposure
• →Negotiate claims settlements with client approval
• →Establish and implement appropriate action plans for case resolution including medical and disability management, litigation management, negotiation and disposition
• →Work collaboratively with PMA nurse professionals to develop and execute return to work strategies
• →Select and manage service vendors to achieve appropriate balance between allocated expense and loss outcome
• →Maintain a working knowledge of jurisdictional requirements and applicable case law for each state serviced
• →Demonstrate technical proficiency through timely, consistent execution of best claim practices
• →Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with internal and external parties on a wide variety of claims and account issues
• →Provide a high degree of customer service to clients, including face to face interactions during claims reviews, stewardship meetings and similar account-specific sessions
• →Authorize treatment based on the practiced protocols established by statute or the PMA Managed Care department
• →Assist PMA clients by suggesting panel provider information in accordance with applicable state statutes.
• →Demonstrate commitment to Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.

• Bachelor's degree, or four or more years of equivalent work experience required in an insurance related industry required
  • At least 3-5 years' experience handling lost time workers compensation claims required; past experience with NC, SC, and MS jurisdiction is required
• Associate in Claims (AIC) Designation or similar professional designation desired.
• Active license required or ability to obtain license within 90 days of employment in mandated states.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and/or Workers' Compensation
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and deal effectively with multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proven critical thinking skills that demonstrate analysis/judgment and sound decision making with focus on attention to details
• Strong verbal, written communication skills and customer service skills
• Computer literacy, including working knowledge of MS Office Product Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel for business purposes, approximately less than 10%.