Claims Examiner-Workers' Compensation

Werner Enterprises • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The main purpose of this position is to examine and manage both medical only and lost time workmen's compensation claims in accordance with the Nebraska Workmen's Compensation Act.

Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with customers, drivers, and co-workers in a courteous, sensitive and professional manner.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Knowledge in operating a PC.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of an Associate's degree from an accredited college with emphasis in Business Management or Insurance preferred or equivalent experience.
• Two to three years experience with workers' compensation claims processing or equivalent experience preferred.
• One to two years of experience in insurance operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive phone calls from employees reporting of an injury, filing a claim, or inquiring about a claim.
• Coordinate medical bills and manage claims related to an injury, until the claim is closed.
• Enter data into the computer system dealing with information within a claim such as medical status, medical bills, reports, and wage loss.
• Examine Workmen's Compensation claims and determine approval or denial of claims.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• stock purchase plan
• paid time off
• life insurance
• disability plans
• other optional supplemental coverage

What This Job Offers

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