Senior Workers Compensation Claims Examiner

The Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) based in Denver Colorado has an opening for a Senior Workers Compensation Claims Examiner. CIRSA is a self-insurance pool that specializes in providing property/liability and workers compensation coverages and services for municipalities and affiliated public entities across the state.

CIRSA is a forward-thinking employer that values a strong work/life balance. To this end this is a hybrid remote position that allows work from home or the flexibility to work from our office located in Denver Colorado. Occasional office presence is required.

Under the direction of the Workers Compensation Manager this position is responsible for managing and evaluating complex workers compensation claims from start to finish. Youll investigate incidents input and maintain claim data assess liability determine benefits eligibility identify opportunities for subrogation or offsets report indemnity claims to the Division of Workers Compensation and authorize treatment in accordance with WC regulations. This role involves frequent communication with member municipalities medical providers legal counsel internal teams and the Division of Workers Compensation and includes preparing legal documents and necessary state filings attending hearings and evaluating claims for settlement. Youll also report high loss frequencies to CIRSAs Risk Control Department to help reduce future workplace injuries and losses.

This position requires five years of progressively responsible workers compensation claims handling experience. A bachelors degree in a related field is preferred. You must have knowledge of Colorado Workers Compensation Act Colorado Workers Compensation Rules of Procedure Colorado Workers Compensation fee schedules Colorado administrative and judicial decisions affecting workers compensation claims and related regulations and procedures.

Why you want to work here:

At CIRSA we recognize that our outstanding staff is the backbone of our organization. With that in mind we have designed a valuable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Current benefits include:

Flexible work arrangements including work from home options

401(a) match of 10 percent

28.5 days of PTO & 13 paid holidays per year

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance - high-deductible health plans for individuals and families/domestic partnerships

Fully funded Health Savings Account

Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Cafeteria Plan for dental vision and dependent care

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Bereavement Leave

Salary Range:

The salary range for the position is $84059 to $105047 annually depending on qualifications.

Youll thrive in this position if you:

Enjoy working with people have a positive attitude and can actively engage with CIRSA clients staff and vendors to develop relationships and build rapport.

Are passionate about improving the CIRSA experience and demonstrate dedicated customer service techniques and principles.

Are organized results-driven and detail-oriented and can put those skills into resolving our members workers compensation claims.

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can effectively convey information.

Enjoy providing exceptional customer service.

Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.

What You Bring to CIRSA:

Education: Bachelors degree preferred.

Work Experience: Five years of progressively responsible workers compensation experience.

Knowledge of Colorados Workers Compensation Act Rules of Procedure and fee schedules; administrative and judicial decisions affecting workers compensation claims and related case law regulations and procedures.

A valid Drivers License is preferred.

About the Organization:

CIRSA is a municipal self-insurance pool dedicated to providing proactive risk management services and comprehensive property/liability and workers compensation coverages to Colorado cities and towns. Over 85% of Colorados municipalities make up CIRSAs membership.

For more information on CIRSA please visit . No phone calls please. CIRSA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed color religion national origin ancestry age sex disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression military status or any other status protected by law.

To apply please email your resume to Applicants selected for further consideration will be required to submit a completed CIRSA job application.

Required Experience:

Senior IC