Claims Representative (IAP) - Workers Compensation Training Program | Long Beach, CA

Sedgwick•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Sedgwick is recognized as America’s Greatest Workplaces, a National Top Company Certified as a Great Place to Work®, and among Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance. This role is an impactful job requiring no prior experience that offers an opportunity to develop a professional career in a stable and consistent office work environment. It includes a training program to learn how to investigate and resolve complex situations for employees and customers from some of the world’s most reputable brands. There are career development and promotional growth opportunities through increasing responsibilities, along with a diverse and comprehensive benefits package. The primary purpose of the role is to be oriented and trained as a new industry professional, starting with a comprehensive 4-week concept-based learning and professional training program, followed by a dedicated onboarding experience before entering the on-the-job phase. You will be assigned a mentor and manager that will support and guide you on your career journey and be equipped with the foundational skills needed for a successful career in claims adjusting. While in the program, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and advance within the industry.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
No experience required.
Strong Communicators
Empathetic
Multi-Taskers
Accountable
Structured Thinkers
Ambitious
Agile Learners
Team Collaborators

Responsibilities

Attendance and completion of designated claims professional training program.
Adjusting various levels of workers’ compensation claims under close supervision, which includes:
Processing and responding to incoming mail, emails and other claim related documents according to status of the claim.
Communicating effectively with injured workers, insureds/employers, medical providers, attorneys and carrier representatives, primarily through telephonic, video conference and email.
Throughly investigating new and existing claims by gathering relevant information including medical records, employer reports, and witness statements.
Investigating employer/employee relationships, policy verification, coverage and any potential for subrogation issues or fraud indicators.
Determining coverage, compensability and appropriate benefits in accordance with jurisdictional guidelines and carrier program requirements.
Documenting claims files and properly coding claim activity.
Preparing detailed reports documenting findings and recommendations.
Administering claim benefits i.e., indemnity and medical benefits, through maintenance of calendared claim-related action items, ensuring state compliance.
Participating in virtual and/or in-person meetings, claim reviews and business functions as needed for educational training, claim discussions and various meetings.