Work Comp Editor

Arrowhead Orthopaedics • Redlands, CA

2d

About The Position

The Work Comp Editor is an hourly position responsible for reviewing, editing, and preparing workers’ compensation medical-legal reports, including consultation reports, Permanent and Stationary reports, AME and QME evaluations, and supplemental reports. The editor works under the supervision of the Director of the Workers’ Comp Department and their designees, completes assigned reports, and meets with physicians and management as needed. The role requires familiarity with case laws and Labor Code 4664 and 4663.

The position also involves collecting and reviewing injured workers’ histories, coordinating history appointments, responding to communications and actions for assigned physicians, checking report accuracy and impairment ratings based on physician instructions, arranging physician reviews, making requested corrections, tracking reports against applicable guidelines and timelines, and generating electronic fee tickets for billable services. Workdays are typically scheduled within a five-day workweek, though hours and days may vary based on operational needs and applicable California wage-and-hour laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Type at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to operate a computer and scanner.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent work habits, provide superior service, and maintain professionalism.
• Positive communication and professional interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and respect.
• Maintain professionalism in appearance, communication, attendance, reliability, and teamwork.
• Strong organization, time-management, and productivity skills.
• Willingness to help others succeed.
• Follow safety program requirements, including safe work practices, training participation, use of protective equipment, and reporting safety concerns or hazards.
• Follow the employer’s code of conduct and demonstrate ethics and integrity.
• Obtain a negative result on the pre-employment drug screening.
• Pass a background check.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Practice Partner, Practice Plus, and Whole Person software.
• Familiarity with case laws and Labor Code 4664 and 4663.

Responsibilities

• Take history information from injured workers or patients.
• Review patient history information with the physician.
• Coordinate history times with office staff.
• Respond to emails and actions for assigned physicians.
• Edit consultation, Permanent and Stationary, AME, and QME reports for accuracy, grammar, and completeness.
• Ensure impairment ratings are accurate based on physician instructions.
• Schedule time with physicians to review questions about reports.
• Make report corrections and changes as instructed by physicians.
• Meet with assigned physicians to review and revise reports and make necessary changes.
• Track reports and maintain logs to ensure compliance with guidelines and timelines.
• Work up and edit supplemental reports for physicians.
• Generate electronic fee tickets for billable services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

What This Job Offers

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