Quest Diagnostics · 2 days ago
Workers' Compensation Specialist
West Hills, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expQuest Diagnostics is seeking a Workers' Compensation Specialist to support workers’ compensation and return to work claims for their West Region. This role involves managing claims, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation ServicesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Report workers’ compensation claims to carrier timely
Complete initial contact with injured employees timely and advise them of the workers’ compensation process and benefits as needed
Lead return to work accommodation meetings with manager, supervisor and injured employee to effectively manage potential lost time cases to reduce lost time cases and days
Proactively manage medical only and indemnity return to work claims from inception to closure or escalation to higher level claim management when necessary
Effectively collaborate with EHS specialists, supervisors, injured employees, physicians, legal, and claim adjusters
Respond to and resolve claim inquiries
Manage in-house claim management system including OSHA recordability, cause of injury, lost workdays, and accommodation days for accurate metrics
Manage data files, including updating work status reports, and state specific documentation as needed
Complete required reports as needed
Assist the Regional Workers’ compensation manager with reports and projects as needed
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in a workers' compensation claims role
Ability to work independently with limited direction from manager
Working knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act and other applicable federal and state statutes and regulations with a strong emphasis on California workers' compensation law
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work and collaborate with claimants, customers, insureds, brokers, attorneys
Technical knowledge of applicable state and local laws related claims management and return to work
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Preferred
Familiarity with ADA/FEHA law
California Workers' Compensation Claims Administration certification
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Workers' Compensation Claims Professional (WCCP) (preferred)
Benefits
Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
HealthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
And so much more!
Company
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a clinical laboratory that offers diagnostic testing, services, and information.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1996-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Davis
Chief Executive Officer and President
Cecilia McKenney
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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