Workers Compensation Assistant

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

6d • $18 - $27

About The Position

Provides efficient and effective response to inquiries from worker' compensation insurers, employers and patients regarding Workers’ Compensation issues. Acts as a liaison between physicians and workers' compensation insurers, employers and patients by providing clarification of care plans, return to work instructions and related workers’ compensation issues. Coordinates requests for medical legal letters by maintaining tracking information in database, preparing information for the provider and the department manager, and responding to attorney inquiries as to status of requests. Accurately and efficiently bills insurers and attorneys for services provided. Provides support to managing attorney and paralegal with tasks that include maintenance of files (hard copies and electronic), mailing documents, and obtaining notarization as directed. Provide support to department by ordering office supplies and tracking expenses.

Requirements

• 2 years office experience and working with medical records.
• Qualifying experience includes, but is not limited to, record analysis, experience with worker's compensation documents and filing procedures, and EMR processing.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient and effective response to inquiries from worker' compensation insurers, employers and patients regarding Workers’ Compensation issues.
• Acts as a liaison between physicians and workers' compensation insurers, employers and patients by providing clarification of care plans, return to work instructions and related workers’ compensation issues.
• Coordinates requests for medical legal letters by maintaining tracking information in database, preparing information for the provider and the department manager, and responding to attorney inquiries as to status of requests.
• Accurately and efficiently bills insurers and attorneys for services provided.
• Provides support to managing attorney and paralegal with tasks that include maintenance of files (hard copies and electronic), mailing documents, and obtaining notarization as directed.
• Provide support to department by ordering office supplies and tracking expenses.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training
• tuition reimbursement
• educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees