Indiana University · 21 hours ago
Workers' Compensation Consultant
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $56K/yrIndiana University is committed to supporting its academic and research mission through strategic and operational functions in human resources. The Workers' Compensation Consultant will investigate, evaluate, and resolve workers' compensation claims, ensuring compliance with legal provisions and university policies while collaborating with various stakeholders to facilitate case resolution.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Investigates, evaluates, and resolves assigned workers' compensation claims in accordance with legal provisions, university policy, and internal guidelines
Makes initial determination as to whether case will be approved or denied; determines coverage and compensability or potential compensation recovery; ensures timely denial or payment of benefits in accordance with university policy and federal, state and local law
Establishes and implements appropriate action plans for case resolution, including medical and disability management, litigation management, negotiation and disposition; makes determination about reasonable treatment and confirms that treatment is specifically related to the workers' compensation injury and not part of an existing medical condition; works collaboratively with clinical professionals to develop and execute return to work strategies
Partners with HR liaisons to investigate workers' compensation claims and to collect appropriate documentation
Researches and stays up-to-date on federal, state, and local laws pertaining to workers' compensation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (preferably in related discipline)
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in workers' compensation specialty
Preferred
Some related work experience
Workers' comp claims adjudication
Understanding of medical terminology preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
Indiana University
Indiana University looked for ways to promote innovation while assisting students in building better futures.
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