Disability Claims Specialist

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Job Description:

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Role Definition
The objective of the Disability Claims Specialist provides Total Rewards support to internal customers in support of the disability benefit. The role administers Total Rewards programs collection and submission of data for market surveys supports the development of Total Rewards communications and participates in Total Rewards related projects.

What You Will Do

• Administers Total Rewards Disability Benefit communicating with internal customers and partnering with external vendors
• Analyze disability claim applications to determine benefits due to employee pursuant to Caterpillar Disability Plan(s)and per the utilization of case management guidelines
• Participates in Total Rewards related projects interacting with consultants and internal partners
• Ensures compliance with the administration of Disability Benefit and manages employee data in line with company policies.
• Participates in Total Rewards related projects interacting with consultants and internal partners.

What You Have

• Basic medical understanding along with claims experience to intelligently discuss Disability Claims as required
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Benefits Programs: Knowledge of employee benefits programs processes issues and considerations; implement benefits programs.

Additional Information:

• Primary location: Peoria IL
• Candidate must be able to be in the office Monday Friday during normal business hours
• Travel Requirement: 10%-15%
• Relocation will not be provided
• Sponsorship will not be provided

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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