Workers Compensation Specialist
Job Posting for Workers Compensation Specialist at Commonwealth of Kentucky
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4/1/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Workers Compensation Specialist
Pay Grade
15
Salary
$3,489.38 - $5,169.46 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workers' Claims
Location
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky's current and future workforces. Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.
The cabinet is seeking to fill a Workers’ Compensation Specialist position located within the Department of Workers’ Claims, Division of Specialist & Medical Services.
The preferred candidate for this position will demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, analyze problems, communicate clearly and concisely, and work cooperatively with a team.
The preferred candidate should have an extensive knowledge of digital document conversion projects involving microfilm and microfiche.
Job duties include:
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
The cabinet is seeking to fill a Workers’ Compensation Specialist position located within the Department of Workers’ Claims, Division of Specialist & Medical Services.
The preferred candidate for this position will demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, analyze problems, communicate clearly and concisely, and work cooperatively with a team.
The preferred candidate should have an extensive knowledge of digital document conversion projects involving microfilm and microfiche.
Job duties include:
- Serve as a resource for employees, employers, injured workers, medical community, insurance carriers, and self-insurers. Informs citizens of rights and obligations under workers compensation law and administrative regulations.
- Investigates citizen complaints. Assist stakeholders in navigating the departments Litigation Management System (LMS).
- Assists workers in gathering information and in the completion of applications for benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Communicate by phone and email with employers, employees, the medical community and the legal community to collect and disseminate information pertinent to workers compensation injury claims.
- Aid with intervention for parties to facilitate communication or the exchange of information to expediate the speedy delivery of benefits and payment of medical bills.
- Serves as liaison with physicians, arbitrators, and others in the public and private sector on the administration of workers compensation programs. Examines and researches Workers’ Compensation laws and regulations to provide consultative assistance to Chief Administrative Law Judge and Staff.
- Gathers information and complaints regarding non-compliance with KRS Chapter 342 regarding fraud, insurance coverage, as well as possible unfair claims violations.
- Provides documentation for the Chief Administrative Law Judge to facilitate the communication of hearing information to expediate the speedy delivery of services to claimants.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of professional administrative experience in worker's compensation, the administration, processing, and/or adjusting of workers compensation claims or medical claims, or legal or paralegal work in the preparation, administration or processing of workers compensation cases.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting but will occasionally require travel throughout the state.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Pamela Knight at Pamela.Knight@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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