Work Comp Editor

Arrowhead Orthopaedics•Redlands, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

It is our goal to provide the finest Orthopaedic care possible. This philosophy requires that all office staff and providers be sensitive and responsive to patients’ needs and preferences. To ensure that we hire and retain the quality of staff needed for implementing our philosophy of service, we have adopted the following job description for this position. The position requires that the employee be available forty hours per week, and that also the employee be flexible in his/her schedule to provide efficient service for the group. The employee however, will be expected to work no more than five days per week. Many of the responsibilities require that you have a working knowledge of computers and the ability to learn the proper use of the programs utilized in this office, or those that which may be necessary to meet the needs of the practice. The hours, pay scale, and benefits will be defined as agreed upon.

Requirements

Medical writing and editing experience required.
Must have experience with Med-Legal Worker's Compensation reporting
Must have experience with reviewing AME/QME reports
Must have thorough understanding of AMC Guides 5th edition and Labor codes 4663 & 4664
Excellent communication, writing and grammar skills
Must be well versed with worker's compensation and medical terminology
Strong organizational skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to handle multiple tasks
Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative and high standard of ethics.
Must possess high attention to detail
High school diploma or equivalence
2 to 3 years' work experience in Workers Compensation cases
Dependable and organized
Receptive to constructive criticism and feedback
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up on assignments
Self-starter, proactive and works well with little supervision
Excellent analytical skills, likes to be accurate and attention to detail
Intermediate or higher skill level in WordPerfect and Word office

Nice To Haves

Experience in Orthopedics and Pain Management preferred

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Workers’ Comp Manager, the Workers’ Comp Editor shall be responsible to complete their assigned reports and meet with physicians and management as needed.
Review and editing of Med-Legal reports.
Review patient history information to make sure it is incorporated correctly into the provider’s report.
Contact a patient to obtain or clarify information.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager.
Follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and his/her assignees.