Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist

About the Role

The Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist manages lower-level, non-complex, and non-problematic workers’ compensation claims within delegated authority limits, under the direct supervision of a senior claims professional. This role supports the goals of the claims department and CorVel, and is available for both remote and hybrid work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Receives Workers’ Compensation claims, confirms policy coverage, and acknowledges the claim
• Determines the validity and compensability of the claim
• Establishes reserves and authorizes payments within reserving authority limits
• Manages non-complex lost-time workers’ compensation claims under close supervision
• Communicates claim status with the customer, claimant, and client
• Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims review as needed
• Assists other claims professionals with more complex or problematic claims as necessary
• Completes additional projects and duties as assigned

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn rapidly and develop knowledge of claims practice
• Problem-identification, analysis, and solving abilities
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies
• Capability to work both independently and within a team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and related experience
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience and claims management preferred
• Current license or certification in Workers’ Compensation must be maintained throughout employment with CorVel

Pay

Pay Range: $52,999 – $85,473. CorVel uses a market-based approach to pay, and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established considering federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.

About Corvel

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health, and disability management industries. Founded in 1987 and publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1991, CorVel continually invests in human capital and technology to deliver innovative and integrated solutions. With over 4,000 employees across the United States, we embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity, and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes:

• Medical (HDHP) with Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-paid Legal Insurance
• Parking and Transit FSA accounts
• 401K and ROTH 401K
• Paid time off

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.