Workers Comp Specialist, Hybrid Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia
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Job Description
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR
Review and analysis of incident reports. 2. Coordinate appropriate medical treatment for injuries consistent with workers’ compensation law. 3. Monitor medical treatment to include confirmation of employee compliance with medical treatment, obtaining medical reports, and authorizing all required treatment and referrals. 4. Monitor work status and organize return to work, with emphasis on more complex lost time claims. 5. Communicate with medical providers regarding employee’s ability to return to work. 6. Collaborate with Directors/Managers/Supervisors concerning employee’s medical status and return to work. 7. Provide claim status updates to excess carriers and PHC leadership. 8. Serve as liaison with defense counsel in developing strategy and obtaining needed information in defense of Workers Compensation claims. 9. Represent PHC in all settlement negotiations/mediations. 10. Represent PHC in all Workers Compensation litigation. 11. Manage assigned claims to conclusion. 12. Train and provide guidance to PHC Workers Compensation staff. 13. Provide additional support to Workers’ Compensation Manager as requested. #LI-POST #
GD Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in business or healthcare related field required
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Five (5) years of worker’s compensation experience / Knowledge of workers compensation laws and regulations
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW
CCM or WCCM certification or equivalent preferred. Clinical hospital-based experience preferred.
N/A ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Previous healthcare experience in social work preferred.
