Workers' Compensation Claims Representative I

JOB INFORMATION WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVE I IS NOT AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID DESIGNATION AS A CLAIMS ADJUSTER, EXPERIENCED CLAIMS ADJUSTER, OR MEDICAL-ONLY CLAIMS ADJUSTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, YOU WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION. See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S): Workers’ Compensation Claims AideWorkers’ Compensation Claims Representative II Workers' Compensation Claims Representative I positions investigate, review, evaluate, and administer workers' compensation claims; review medical reports; set reserves; file documentation; review and approve medical bills for payment; review accident and injury reports; interview and correspond with claimants, witnesses, attorneys, and physicians; approve claims or recommend denial; and represent the City at various workers' compensation and industrial leave claims actions and hearings; and perform other duties as assigned. Notes: Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:3.5% effective 7/1/272% effective 7/1/282% effective 1/1/29Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time professional-level experience investigating, adjusting, and settling workers' compensation claims covered by California law AND possession of one of the following valid designations: Claims Adjuster, Experienced Claims Adjuster, or Medical-Only Claims Adjuster in accordance with the California Code of Regulations. Notes: Experience working for a third-party administrator, insurance company or self-insured public agency or private company is qualifying.Experience working in a law office preparing, negotiating, or settling workers' compensation claims is NOT qualifying.City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Possession of a Self Insurance Administrator Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.