Medical Claims Manager
Amwins · Peoria, AZ · 2 mo ago
HybridFull-time
Amwins Self-Funded is seeking a Claims Manager to lead and support a dedicated claims team, strengthen day-to-day operations, and deliver exceptional service to clients and partners. This role is primarily in-office, with the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week after completing training.
Why Choose Amwins?
- Flexibility: Primarily in-office role with hybrid flexibility and scheduling options that support balance.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive benefits package, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.
- Continual Learning and Growth: Collaborative, education-focused environment that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
- Leadership Impact: Coach team members, improve processes, and help create a positive experience for clients and partners.
- Annual Bonus Program: Performance-based bonus program designed to reward achievement and shared success.
Learn more about us at Amwins.com/benefits.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Lead day-to-day operations and support the success of assigned Claims team members, including staffing recommendations, promotions, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
- Performance Management: Support team member performance through regular feedback, accountability conversations, training, and technical coaching. Partner with the Claims Lead to provide targeted coaching and process guidance.
- Quality Assurance Partnership: Partner with the Claims Quality team to use centralized audit findings for team development, performance management, and operational oversight. Review QA reports to monitor team-level quality trends and request escalated audit coverage as needed.
- Document Management: Oversee the master list of groups/cases for the Claims Department, including all contractual claims service parameters.
- Workload Distribution: Manage client account assignments based on team and individual workload volume.
- File Management: Oversee the filing process for Stop Loss Claims within the Claims Department.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a trusted resource on complex claim submissions, providing oversight and support for high-priority claims. Guide team claim submissions, correspondence, and processes.
- Claim Tracking: Conduct claim reviews and process reimbursement filing and reporting to Stop Loss carriers as needed.
- Claim Reporting: Manage and produce monthly claims reporting and notifications to Stop Loss carriers.
- Process Improvement: Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and process improvements that strengthen Claims operations.
- Service Delivery: Collaborate with the Director of Claims to support consistent, high-quality service delivery for clients.
- Relationship Building: Build positive, collaborative relationships with internal departments, team members, carriers, brokers/consultants, and administrators to support responsive and effective client service.
- Training Partnership: Partner with Claims Trainer(s) to identify skill gaps, coordinate training programs, and support team member participation and development.
- Ad Hoc: Other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of management experience with a passion for leading, coaching, and developing others.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or 3–5+ years of experience working in Group Benefits.
- 3–5 years of claims or production-environment experience.
- Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
- Strong team skills and ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with staff and business partners.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and thoughtfully with internal and external partners.
- Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and a demonstrated sense of urgency.
- Supportive, solutions-oriented leadership style with a commitment to helping the team and business succeed.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Performance-based annual bonus program
Schedule
Primarily in-office, with the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week after completing training.