InterMed Cost Containment Services ยท 2 weeks ago
Temp Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster III
Rocklin, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $50/hr
5+ years expInterMed Cost Containment Services is seeking a Temp Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster III to manage complex claim files. The role involves thorough documentation, collaboration with medical case managers, and ensuring compliance with applicable statutes while pursuing subrogation and managing litigation.
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Responsibilities
Perform a three-point contact on all new losses within 24 hours of receipt of the claim to include the claimant, employer, and treating physician to document relevant facts surrounding the incident itself as well as disability and treatment status
Thoroughly and accurately document ongoing case facts and relevant information necessary for establishing compensability, the need for disability payments, the use of vendors, medical and expense payments, and what is being done to move the case toward closure
Assure that all assigned indemnity claims have an up to date plan of action outlining activities and actions anticipated for ultimately resolving the claim
Form a partnership with the medical case manager to maximize early return to work potential thereby reducing the need for extended disability payments, vocational rehabilitation, and other protracted claims costs
Initiate the referral to the SIU of cases with suspected fraud
Aggressively pursue subrogation from culpable third parties, contributions on multiple defendant cases, and apportionment when there is pre-existing disability
Assure that the claim file is handled totally in accordance with applicable statutes as well as in-force service contracts and company guidelines
Review and approve all vocational rehabilitation plans
Establish, monitor, and adjust monetary case reserves when warranted and in strict accordance with assigned authority levels
Review all medical bills for appropriateness prior to referral to InterMed for payment and posting to the claim file
Exhibit and maintain a courteous and helpful attitude and project a professional image on behalf of the company
Respond to telephone messages and inquiries within 24 hours of receipt and to written inquiries within one week of receipt
Requires a working knowledge of the Labor Code of the State of California as it pertains to workers compensation claims and the legal requirements for handling them
Litigation management - Direct, manage, and control the litigation process
Handles other duties and tasks as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor or Manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
At least seven years related experience and/or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires a high degree of claims handling expertise
Minimum of at least five years experience managing indemnity cases
Experience with complex or high potential subrogation, rehabilitation, medical management, and/or legal issues
Possess an SIP certificate
Working knowledge of the Labor Code of the State of California as it pertains to workers compensation claims and the legal requirements for handling them
Company
InterMed Cost Containment Services
InterMed Cost Containment Services offers network management, utilization review, and medical bill review for workers' compensation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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