Workers' Comp Claim Representative I - TN

Job description

SUMMARY: This is the entry level professional claim handler. Handles medical only and indemnity benefits. Exercises some discretion in the determination of compensability of claims. Considers many factors in the determination claim reserves. Negotiates and settles claims within given authority. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Verifies workers’ compensation coverage of employers and injured employees. - Determines compensability under workers’ compensation by thorough investigation of the claim. - Determines causal relationship between the reported injury and the incident to ensure appropriate payment of benefits. - Facilitates return to work for the injured employee. - Establishes timely and appropriate reserves based on the profile of the claim within given authority based on anticipated financial exposure. - Documents specifics of claims with potential for subrogation recovery, including amount of potential recovery monies. - Manages medical bills for non-indemnity and indemnity claims directly associated with the claimed injury. Approves payment based on knowledge of the treatment plan and medical support showing relat...