Claims Examiner - Job Service Rep I (Long-Term Seasonal)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Family & Medical Leave (DFML) is seeking a customer-focused, detail-oriented professional to support the administration and integrity of the Commonwealth. The Job Service Representative I (JSR I) plays a critical role in assisting claimants and employers, reviewing claims escalated from the Contact Center, and ensuring accurate documentation and timely case resolution in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
DFML’s mission is to implement and run the Commonwealth’s Paid Family & Medical Leave program, which provides income support to Massachusetts workers and their families during significant life events, while partnering with employers to ensure program integrity and compliance.
The Job Service Representative I, who reports to a Job Service Representative II, is responsible for supporting claims processing and customer service functions

Requirements

• Basic to moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Ability to operate telecommunications equipment, personal computers and peripherals, fax and copier machines, optical scanners, etc.
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing
• Ability to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, policies, procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of accurate, detailed fact-finding.
• Ability to gather information in a telecommunications environment by questioning individuals and by examining records and documents.
• Ability to assemble items of information according to established procedures and to record information received accurately and correctly.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
• Ability to analyze facts and arrive at sound conclusions
• Ability to perform basic mathematical/accounting calculations
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to establish rapport and deal effectively with persons from different ethnic, cultural, and/or economic backgrounds
• Ability to interact empathetically with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner
• Ability to identify issues and propose actionable solutions
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to make decisions and act quickly in stressful situations
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work independently
• Applicants must have (A) at least two (2) years of full time, or equivalent part-time professional or paraprofessional experience in personnel interviewing, vocational counseling, employment counseling, rehabilitation counseling, educational counseling, credit collection, credit interviewing, credit investigation, claims adjudication, claims settlement, claims examining, claims, investigation, claims interviewing, social work or social casework, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and responds to incoming telephone calls from claimants
• Connects with applicants to guide them through the claim requirements and next steps
• Supports the program's live-chat functionality by responding to claimant inquiries.
• Acknowledges the establishment of new claims and confirms receipt of required materials
• Reviews supporting documents for completeness and accuracy
• Documents all claimant information in the appropriate systems (CRM) following established protocols
• Maintains and monitors pending files to ensure timely progression
• Follows up with claimants or internal staff when additional information is needed
• Completes assigned tasks related to claim processing and case resolution
• Practices all policies and procedures related to PHI and HIPAA
• Ensures all interactions and documentation meet confidentiality, privacy, and program compliance standards
• Identify discrepancies or issues and escalate or remand to the appropriate internal department
• Prepare accurate case notations within claims management system which contain accurate, specific, and sufficient facts to address the standards of the law and allow accurate application of law, regulation, and policy
• Advise claimants and employers of appeal rights and procedures.
• Perform related duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree