Consultant-Absence Management Intermediate

About the role

The Absence Management Consultant-Intermediate plays a crucial role in coordinating and analyzing information related to absence management programs. This individual partners with all levels of leaders and team members to ensure compliance with IU Health policies and federal and state leave regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the administration of the Absence Management Programs.
• Partners with all levels of leaders and team members to coordinate, analyze, and investigate specific information related to cases.
• Reviews and interprets disability documentation and determines appropriate accommodations for team members.
• Implements accommodations and ensures compliance with IU Health policies and federal and state leave regulations while providing instruction, guidance, and excellent customer service to leaders, team members, and Human Resources (HR).
• Makes decisions associated with appeals, approvals, and denials of accommodations based upon medical certification/documentation from the healthcare providers.
• Works toward the goal of facilitating and monitoring successful return to work of team members.
• Establishes and maintains effective recordkeeping systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• CPDM (Certified Professional Disability Management) and CLMS (Certified Leave Management Specialist) preferred.
• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Requires experience working with FMLA, Worker's Compensation, ADAAA laws, LTD, STD, and Cobra.
• Requires proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with matrix organization and complex work environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

Skills

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of FMLA, Worker's Compensation, ADAAA laws, LTD, STD, and Cobra.

Benefits

Indiana University Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with standard business hours.