Workers' Compensation Specialist - Tandym

A recognized facility services organization is currently seeking a new Workers' Compensation Specialist to join their team. In this role, the Workers' Compensation Specialist will be responsible for utilizing direct and effective communication to manage all workers' comp claims, manage relationships between third-party claims handlers, and maintain detailed employee records.

Responsibilities:

The Workers' Compensation Specialist will:

• Proactively and aggressively monitor and manage all workers' comp claims from initial loss to closure
• Monitor and communicate with all third parties related to claims handling
• Communicate daily with Insurance Adjusters to obtain updates on each claim and to regularly press for Return to Work, Settlement and/or Lower Reserves
• Regularly obtain and review WC loss runs to ensure data accuracy and opportunities to close cases, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies
• Take lead role at quarterly WC claim review meetings; attend WC hearings and depositions, as appropriate
• Create and enforce all policies and procedures necessary for proper workplace incident/accident reporting and claims management
• Coordinate claims through Local 32BJ network providers, as applicable
• Direct the workers' compensation carrier or TPA on the validity of claims and request investigation activities, as needed
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications: