Workers' Compensation Claim Specialist

Ccmsi • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and compassionate Workers’ Compensation Claim Specialist to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of injured workers. In this role, you will take ownership of a single client account, with a dedicated portfolio of claims—leading investigations, determining compensability, and guiding each case toward a fair and timely resolution. The Workers’ Compensation Claim Specialist is responsible for investigating and managing assigned workers’ compensation claims. This role may serve as an advanced training opportunity and a potential pathway for promotion into supervisory or management positions. The position is also responsible for ensuring high-quality claim services in alignment with CCMSI’s corporate standards and client expectations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Workers’ Compensation claims handling experience , including full claim investigation, evaluation, and resolution.
• SIP California Adjuster Certification
• Responsiveness to internal and external client needs.
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of all lower-level claim position responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Initiative to perform and achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency — highly valued for communicating with claimants, employers, or vendors, but not required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required
• Professional designations such as AIC, ARM, or CPCU are preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and adjust claims in accordance with established claim handling standards and laws.
• Establish reserves and/or provide reserve recommendations within established reserve authority levels.
• Review, approve or provide oversight of medical, legal, damage estimates and miscellaneous invoices to determine if reasonable and related to designated claims.
• Negotiate any disputed bills or invoices for resolution.
• Authorize and make payments of claims in accordance with claim procedures utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with industry standards and within established payment authority.
• Negotiate settlements in accordance within Corporate Claim Standards, client specific handling instructions and state laws, when appropriate.
• Assist in the selection, referral and supervision of designated claim files sent to outside vendors. (i.e. "legal, surveillance, case management, etc.")
• Review and maintain personal diary on claim system.
• Assess and monitor subrogation claims for resolution.
• Compute disability rates in accordance with state laws.
• Effective and timely coordination of communication with clients, claimants and other appropriate parties throughout the claim adjustment process.
• Provide notices of qualifying claims to excess/reinsurance carriers.
• Compliance with Corporate Claim Handling Standards and special client handling instructions as established.

Benefits

• 4 weeks (Paid time off that accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy) + 10 paid holidays in your first year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Internal training and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees