About this role
Job Description:
SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position manages all Workers’ Compensation claim activities and provides technical guidance throughout the claims process. The role also supports key safety functions to maintain compliance and promote a safe workplace. Essential Functions:
• Under direction, plans, organizes, and administers the company’s Workers’ Compensation Program, including reviewing and processing claims • Serve as a technical resource to employees concerning Workers Compensation; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; respond to calls from employees, third party administrator, physicians, medical facilities and others • Interfaces with physicians, attorney, employees, management staff to ensure quality care and appropriate return to work. • Stay abreast of trends and innovations in the field of workers’ compensation administration and keep current on regulatory issues at the State and Federal level. • Performs administrative duties related to safety and workers’ compensation, including processing accident reports and ensuring corrective actions are completed. • Responsible for maintaining workers’ compensation files, accidents reports, OSHA log and other state and federal recordkeeping as required. • Ensures compliance with powered vehicle training. • Leads the SAFE Council to promote health and safety initiatives. • Assists in safety related functions such as safety inspections, ergonomic evaluations and evaluating corrective actions to prevent injuries and illness. • Support the implementation and maintenance of company safety programs, policies and procedures. • Track and analyze safety metrics, trends and leading indicators. • Assist with facilitating and coordinating program-related safety training as appropriate. • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness • Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as required • Willingness to address difficult and stressful situations with confidence and professionalism • Ability to speak in front of large groups • Ability to learn complex regulations and apply them in a fast-paced environment • Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must • Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Access • Proven experience with analytical abilities • Must be able to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects with tight deadlines
Education and Experience
• Knowledge and experience with Workers’ Compensation benefit system preferred • Knowledge and experience with safety preferred. • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Business or related field preferred.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Human Resources
Location Region/State:
Missouri
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