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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 17 hours ago

Leave of Absence Analyst

Bala-Cynwyd, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Penn Medicine is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. The Leave of Absence Analyst handles all Leave of Absence requests, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining communication with various stakeholders throughout the leave process.

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Responsibilities

Analyzes LOA requests to determine eligibility and certification in compliance with state and federal regulations. Acts as the subject matter expert by providing guidance to internal clients (HR Operations and line managers) regarding interpretation of local, state and federal laws regarding FMLA, NJFLA and ADA as well as related UPHS policies

Maintains, analyzes and conducts the interactive process, coordinate reasonable accommodation requests with employee/manager and HR Generalist on a case-by-case basis. When necessary, contact physicians to discuss reasonable accommodations and verify information. Processes all transitional return to work with restrictions

Reviews and assesses medical certifications as related to the ADA and to determine if the employee meets the definition as defined in accordance with the Employees with Disabilities Policy. When necessary, contacts physicians to discuss reasonable accommodations, verify information and discuss possible accommodations

Communicates decisions and on-going expectations with claimants and clients & participates in bi-weekly OGC conference calls to discuss challenging ADA cases

Create standard operating procedures for each category of the leave of absence process

Updates the HRIS and Leave of Absence (LOA) system/database daily

Conducts outreach to physicians for clarification on Medical Certification prior to sending to Medical Oversight

Identifies departments with high-utilization and partners with HR Operations and line managers to address issues

Coordinates return to work following leaves of absences in accordance with any applicable restrictions

Conducts monthly audits to ensure compliance with UPHS policies

Qualification

Leave of Absence AdministrationFMLA knowledgeADA complianceHRIS proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

H.S. Diploma/GED is required

2+ years related experience, preferably in Leave of Absence Administration, with a good understanding of FMLA rules and regulations as well as rules governing the American with Disabilities Act

Preferred

Bachelor of Arts or Science is preferred

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Company

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

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Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.

Founded in 1765

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees