L&I Workers' Compensation Adjudicator 6Claim Unit Supervisor
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Job Location:
Tumwater, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 73284 - 98520
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Our Mission:Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus One L&I Respect Diversity Equity and Inclusion Learning and Growth ReliabilityPlease Note:This opportunity is open to current Internal L&I applicants only.
Job Highlights
Are you seeking the opportunity to share your experience as a leader and mentor If so Claims Administration is seeking a Workers Compensation Adjudicator 6 Claim Unit Supervisor. In this fast-paced position you will have the ability to contribute to the economic wellbeing of our state by ensuring injured workers receive sure and certain relief.
Our unit supervisors are passionate about the customer experience and coordinate day-to-day operations of a claim unit establish work standards provide ongoing feedback encourage training evaluate their team members and monitor adjudicative actions based on laws and policies.The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety health and security of Washingtons workers. We help employers meet safety and health standards and inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards. As administrators of the states workers compensation system we are similar to a large insurance company providing medical and limited wage-replacement coverage to workers who suffer job-related injuries and illness. Our rules and enforcement programs also help ensure workers are paid what they are owed that childrens and teens work hours are limited and that consumers are protected from unsound business practices.
Insurance Services is the largest division within the agency and administers one of the premier workers compensation organizations in the nation serving over 3.8 million employees working for 260000 employers.
Duties
Some of what youll do:
- Supervise claim unit staff; assist guide and ensure that staff provides appropriate benefits accurately timely and efficiently.
- Hire counsel and evaluate adjudicative staff.
- Coordinate work monitor and coach staff and provide technical and professional guidance.
- Develop and implement strategies to meet the departments goals and objectives.
- Participate in the planning and formulating of new procedures and systems to improve the quality of service provided.
- Understand and use Lean tools and philosophy to encourage a culture of continuous process improvement and Lean standard work.
- Serve as a technical and professional resource to staff customers employers and providers daily.
- Resolve disputes by speaking to medical providers employers laborers and other interested groups concerning the administration of benefit claims.
- Review complex claim files and make recommendations for approval or denial of requests.
- Prepare direct replies and draft suggested replies for signature of managers and executives including at the director level.
- And much more!
Qualifications
Required:
Successful completion of the Department of Labor and Industries Workers Compensation Adjudicator 2 Apprenticeship program.
AND
One year of experience as a Workers Compensation Adjudicator 5.
OR
Two years of experience as a Workers Compensation Adjudicator 4.
OR
Bachelors degree
AND
Five years of experience in adjudicating workers or crime victims compensation insurance claims or adjudication of time loss payments. Experience must include one year of management leading teams or supervising.
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
**Additional experience working with insurance claims claims/insurance adjusting claims investigations disability management claims risk management/loss control medical billing medical insurance paralegal personal injury services or paramedical occupations will substitute year for year for required education.**
Desired:
- Supervisory experience
Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know
To help you maintain a proper work-life balance teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees career. Click on the Benefits tab to learn more.
At L&I your voice addition L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3.8 million workers. Take a look at thisbrief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
For this position telework is permitted part time or dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater Washington.
For positions where in-office work is necessary the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer
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Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge skills and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Acover letterdescribing specific qualifications.
- A currentresumedetailing applicable experience and education.
- A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application resume or cover letter. If you do we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.
To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page atHiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.
Background Check Notice:
Prior to a placement in this position a background check including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information
- For positions requiring travel you must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
Did You Know
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules.L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3.8 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information contact L&Is.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this job posting program or the agency please contact Jacque Crawford at. #LI DNI
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Clerical
- English Language
- Administration
- Compliance
- Investigative reports
- SSA
- AS400
- Critical thinking
- CMS
- Computer Operating
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Customer and Personal Service
- Personnel Security
- Safety and Security
