SENIOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION EXAMINER - 43001336

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • $40,140 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists workers’ compensation specialists with reviewing and evaluating medical-only workers’ compensation claims, processing and paying medical and legal bills associated with workers’ compensation claims and reviewing workers’ compensation First Report of Injury forms.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to examine and evaluate data relating to a workers' compensation program
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to a workers' compensation program
• Ability to conduct fact finding investigation
• Handle telephone calls in a fast, courteous and effective manner
• Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• Work independently
• Utilize problem solving techniques
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Prepare and maintain reports
• Perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• A High School Diploma or its equivalent is required.
• This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of professional experience involving workers’ compensation claims or a post-secondary degree which may substitute for the preferred years of experience.
• Six (6) months’ experience in a position requiring the processing of medical payments or knowledge of medical terms.
• Six (6) months’ experience in working with workers’ compensation claims in any capacity.
• Six (6) months’ experience in customer service and providing information to callers.

Responsibilities

• assists workers’ compensation specialists with reviewing and evaluating medical-only workers’ compensation claims
• processing and paying medical and legal bills associated with workers’ compensation claims
• reviewing workers’ compensation First Report of Injury forms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED