Sr. ADA Specialist - Morristown NJ

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets NJ Sustainable Business Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Responsibilities

Evaluates, researches, and administers employee requests for workplace accommodations. Facilitates and participates in the interactive process to identify and assess options for providing reasonable accommodations and access to eligible team members in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA and other disability laws
Coordinates, reviews, and partners with internal and external resources to administer, monitor and evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations for any type of leave, however the primary focus lies with leaves that fall under ADA consideration.
Serves as a primary contact to respond to questions from staff and management regarding ADA compliance and accommodation requests.
Maintains current awareness of and proficiency with applicable laws and regulations relative to Leave of Absence Administration.
Partners with team members, medical providers, and field leadership to encourage and facilitate smooth return-to-work transitions for team members. Facilitates regular case review sessions with the Supervisor, LOA Care Team to identify and execute strategies for resolution.
Serves as a subject matter expert for workers’ compensation job protection standards in alignment and partnership with the Supervisor, LOA Care Team, Occupational Medicine Team, and the W/C TPA.
Provides extensive case management and coordinates administrative aspects of the cases and claims
Maintains strict HIPAA compliance for all team member information including PHI.
Acts a liaison with injured workers, Occupational Medicine, departmental staff, medical providers, third party administrator, and Human Resources, when indicated
Consults, coordinates and partners with our third-party administrators, HR, OMS, Safety, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, team members and other departments/systems, as appropriate
Maintains accurate case records within our LOA Administration web-based tools, payroll systems, and company developed trackers. Includes the creation and distribution of compliant written communications and case relevant actions.
Prepares and presents analytics related to case status, including but not limited to, case duration, accommodation facilitation, and overall productivity and cost impacts
May serve as a company representative in unemployment hearings, legal depositions, etc. representative as it relates to matters involving LOA practice and employment decisions
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance