Workers' Compensation Coordinator

Bone and Joint Center, S.C.•Wausau, WI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dedicated person with a passion for workers compensation. This person will collaborate with the workers compensation team while also maintaining a healthy relationship with the companies and case managers in the central Wisconsin area. ABOUT BONE & JOINT Bone and Joint has one of the most comprehensive teams of orthopedic, pain management, podiatric, physical and occupational therapy experts in Northcentral Wisconsin. We aren't a division of another corporate healthcare organization; Bone & Joint belongs to us and we have numerous locations throughout Central Wisconsin. Our mission is to be the Best place for patients to receive care, the Best place for employees to work, and the Best place for physicians to practice medicine. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WORKER'S COMPENSATION COORDINATOR Communication, relationships, and coordination of valuable workers compensation information drive this person's day-to-day workflow. This positing provides support to patients, providers, employers, employer onsite providers, workers compensation carriers, adjustors, nurse case managers, billing, patient advocates, and law offices, by addressing questions and concerns related to the patient's work acquired injury and supplying essential documentation to the parties involved in the claim. These relationships are initialized when notification of a newly reported workers compensation claim is received, and the workers compensation claim case is built in the electronic medical records program. A fair amount of energy devoted to communication with workers compensation carriers and adjustors establishing claim status and compensability. This information aids in the understanding the strength of the claim for billing which may affect the patient's decision-making process should their claim be denied. Another facet of this role is aiding in the collection of information to aid our providers in submitting required documentation at the state level. A Worker's Compensation Coordinator also serves as a resource regarding questions staff may have regarding workers compensation statues that vary by state, tribal lands, and federal programs. They also support our bundled services by working with care navigators and self-insured employers and assist with the promotion of and provide education on our offerings.

Requirements

Minimum RN, or Workers' Compensation experience in lieu of licensure may be considered.
Valid State of WI driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in workers' compensation case management and safety/occupational health is strongly encouraged.
Strong knowledge of Wisconsin Workers' Compensation law and guidelines is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the workers compensation team.
Maintain a healthy relationship with companies and case managers in the central Wisconsin area.
Support patients, providers, employers, employer onsite providers, workers compensation carriers, adjustors, nurse case managers, billing, patient advocates, and law offices by addressing questions and concerns related to the patient's work acquired injury.
Supply essential documentation to the parties involved in the claim.
Build workers compensation claim cases in the electronic medical records program.
Communicate with workers compensation carriers and adjustors to establish claim status and compensability.
Aid in the collection of information to assist providers in submitting required documentation at the state level.
Serve as a resource regarding questions staff may have regarding workers compensation statutes.
Support bundled services by working with care navigators and self-insured employers.
Assist with the promotion of and provide education on offerings.