Analyst, Workers' Compensation (Legal)

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Workers' Comp Specialist is responsible for handling and overseeing DaVita's Workers' Compensation claims. They act as a direct liaison between DaVita's management staff, teammates, claim adjusters, and defense counsel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate claims to determine potential exposure; make recommendations concerning the value of the claim; oversee litigation and assist in the negotiation of settlements
• Escalate issues as appropriate for prompt and effective resolution
• Proactively oversee the Worker’s Compensation claims management activities in assigned territories and resolve problems of varying scope and complexity in accordance with state statutes
• Evaluate high exposure Workers’ Compensation claims for settlement and appropriateness of established reserves
• Attend claims audits and reviews; ensure claims are postured for expedited resolution
• Provide daily assistance to DaVita’s management staff, teammates, claims adjusters, insurers, and defense counsel by answering claims-related questions or concerns in the administration and management of claims, and other claims matters
• Facilitate and coordinate teammate return-to-work by working with DaVita management, claims adjusters, and nurse case managers
• Analyze claims data to identify needed loss control interventions and assist with the development of appropriate loss prevention programs as requested
• Provide training and education to facilities on Workers’ Compensation processes and procedures as needed or requested
• Coordinate the handling of Workers’ Compensation subpoenas in an expeditious manner
• Provide reporting and analysis on key metrics related to assigned territory(ies), including analytics on projected and/or established medical provider networks
• Escalate exceptions, outliers, or circumstances that are out-of-norm to Corporate Claims Manager as they occur and seek guidance in resolutions
• Participate in meetings, presentations, and special projects, as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area highly preferred
• Workers’ Compensation certification preferred; certification or experience in multiple jurisdictions preferred including but not limited to state mandated certificates such as WCCP, WCCA, etc.
• Minimum of three years’ experience managing and/or handling Workers’ Compensation claims required
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

Essential Behaviors, Skills, and Attitudes

• Commitment to DaVita’s values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun
• Demonstrated sound judgment and initiative in working within departmental and corporate guidelines, including the ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively throughout all levels of the organization with audiences of varying degrees of familiarity with material
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at various levels across the company
• Absorbable and open
• Demonstrated ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully
• Self-directed; able to function independently and as a member of a team and to foster a positive work environment
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, critical thinking, and innovative problem solving skills
• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ever changing and evolving work environment with shifting time frames
• Strong understanding of business process with the ability to deliver requested output timely and accurately
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to seek out underlying assumptions through probing, questioning, and listening; ability to analyze information quickly and accurately with demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis, prepare and implement action plans, and lead improvement initiatives

What You Can Expect When You Join Our Village

• A "Community first, Company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure around the world
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three (3) years' healthcare reimbursement experience preferred ; experience with admissions, billing, and collections preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance rules, regulations and Coordination of Benefits for federal, state, and managed care payors in multiple states preferred
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required

DaVita Rewards Package

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning

Salary Range

$78,000.00 - $94,000.00/year

Location-Specific Minimum Wage Details

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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