Work Comp Editor

Description WORK COMP EDITOR It is our goal to provide the finest Orthopaedic care possible. This philosophy requires that all office staff and providers be sensitive and responsive to patients’ needs and preferences. To ensure that we hire and retain the quality of staff needed for implementing our philosophy of service, we have adopted the following job description for this position. The position requires that the employee be available forty hours per week, and that also the employee be flexible in his/her schedule to provide efficient service for the group. The employee however, will be expected to work no more than five days per week. Many of the responsibilities require that you have a working knowledge of computers and the ability to learn the proper use of the programs utilized in this office, or those that which may be necessary to meet the needs of the practice. The hours, pay scale, and benefits will be defined as agreed upon. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Workers’ Comp Manager, the Workers’ Comp Editor shall be responsible to complete their assigned reports and meet with physicians and management as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Worker's Compensation Orthopedic Editor will be responsible for the review and editing of Med-Legal reports. Medical writing and editing experience required. General Activities (There may be other duties required of this position not listed below): Review patient history information to make sure it is incorporated correctly into the provider’s report. There may be occasions when the Workers’ Comp Editor will be required to contact a patient to obtain or clarify information.Must have experience with Med-Legal Worker's Compensation reportingMust have experience with reviewing AME/QME reportsMust have thorough understanding of AMC Guides 5th edition and Labor codes 4663 & 4664Excellent communication, writing and grammar skillsMust be well versed with worker's compensation and medical terminologyStrong organizational skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to handle multiple tasksMust exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative and high standard of ethics.Must possess high attention to detailAny other duties as may be assigned by the Manager. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Editor will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and his/her assignees. Arrowhead Orthopaedics reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. I acknowledge that I have received and read this job description. Requirements Skill Requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalence2 to 3 years' work experience in Workers Compensation casesExperience in Orthopedics and Pain Management preferredDependable and organizedReceptive to constructive criticism and feedbackAbility to multi-task, prioritize and follow up on assignmentsSelf-starter, proactive and works well with little supervisionExcellent analytical skills, likes to be accurate and attention to detailIntermediate or higher skill level in WordPerfect and Word office Typical Physical Demands Requires sitting and walking, with daily occasional stooping, reaching, and bending.Occasional lifting up to thirty pounds.Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone and personal communication.Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboards and other office equipment. Work Location: In House