Workers Compensation Technician
Larimer County · Fort Collins, CO · 3 days ago
Full-time
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days working remotely after onboarding and training
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the administration of the County's self-insured Workers' Compensation Program, including supporting complex claims management
- Managing medical-only workers' compensation claims from intake through resolution
- Supporting the County's Return-to-Work (RTW) program by coordinating employee return-to-work efforts
- Coordinating schedules with departments and subject matter experts for workplace safety training programs
- Entering new workers' compensation claims into the Risk Management Information System (RMIS)
- Maintaining claim files, documentation, and confidential employee records with accuracy and discretion
- Assisting with the County's Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program, including conducting weekly equipment inspections and replacing batteries and electrode pads as needed
- Supporting the County's DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program by coordinating administrative processes
- Preparing workers' compensation reports, correspondence, and related documentation
What We're Looking For
- Experience with general office practices and administrative procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, and virtual meeting and collaboration tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- The ability to interpret and apply department and County policies, procedures, and regulations
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with employees, partner agencies, and the public
- A commitment to maintaining sensitive and confidential information
- Experience with data entry, records management, and maintaining accurate files and documentation
- The ability to review claims, investigate discrepancies, and verify the accuracy of forms and supporting documentation
- A basic understanding of Workers' Compensation, HIPAA requirements, workplace safety programs, return-to-work processes, DOT drug and alcohol testing, and applicable Workers' Compensation regulations
- Dependability and a commitment to regular, predictable attendance
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required
- Two years (2) of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required
- Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays