Workers Compensation Claims Specialist

Risk Management Coordinator / Workers Compensation CoordinatorGriffin, GAJob Overview:As the Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist, you are responsible for the day-to-day management of workers' compensation claims. In this role, you will coordinate injury reporting, communicate with internal and external partners, and ensure claims are handled accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable requirements. You will also support Associates throughout the claims process and help facilitate safe and timely return-to-work plans.Responsibilities:

• As the Workers' Compensation Specialist, you are responsible for the day-to-day management of workers' compensation claims.
• In this role, you will coordinate injury reporting, communicate with internal and external partners, and ensure claims are handled accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable requirements
• You will also support Associates throughout the claims process and help facilitate safe and timely return-to-work plans
• Manage workers' compensation claims from initial injury report through resolution with support from your direct report
• Process first reports of injury by coordinating with Associates, management, and medical providers
• Communicate regularly with third-party administrators, medical providers, attorneys, case managers, and internal teams to coordinate care and resolve claim issues
• Determine claim eligibility by reviewing information, investigations, or available footage when needed
• Calculate weekly wage replacement benefits and prepare wage statements for injured Associates
• Maintain accurate and organized claims documentation, including scanning and archiving records

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in environmental safety and health or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Risk Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of Workers Compensation, OSHA regulations, and claims handling best practices.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively present risk mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze trends and propose solutions.
• Willingness to travel overnight as necessary to client sites.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR is a plus.

Company Overview:No matter what stage of your career, Impact Workforce Solutions can help you achieve your goals and realize your full potential.  At IWS, teamwork is critical to our success, and we place a tremendous value on how we work together in our immediate teams, between our business units, and across our entire company. By delivering customized, strategic human capital solutions to our clients across a multitude of industries, we are recognized as the leader in the industry.  With more than 2 decades in the industry, our commitment to improving the quality of life for people shows a genuine passion and caring spirit that helps not only our clients, but also our work-family to be successful.To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional customer service skills, be analytical and detail oriented, have strong organizational skills, and be able to work in a team environment.  The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate effectively at all levels. In return, we offer a competitive salary (up to mid-sixties annual base salary), a full suite of employer sponsored benefits to include health insurance, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k retirement plan and many additional perks, a professional learning environment, paid time off, paid holidays, a fun and professional team environment, and exciting career & growth opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program.

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