[Remote] Claims Specialist - Connecticut

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CorVel Corporation is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions. The Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist will manage lower-level, non-complex workers’ compensation claims under supervision, ensuring adherence to best practices and client guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Receives Workers’ Compensation claims, confirms policy coverage and acknowledgment of the claim
• Determines validity and compensability of the claim
• Establishes reserves and authorizes payments within reserving authority limits
• Manages non-complex lost-time workers’ compensation claims under close supervision
• Communicates claim status with the customer, claimant and client
• Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims review as needed
• Assists other claims professionals with more complex or problematic claims as necessary
• Additional projects and duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and related experience
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience and claims management preferred
• Current license or certification in Workers' Compensation must be maintained throughout employment with CorVel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn rapidly to develop knowledge and understanding of claims practice
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Excel spreadsheets
• Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

Benefits

• Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-paid Legal Insurance
• Parking and Transit FSA accounts
• 401K
• ROTH 401K
• Paid time off

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