Workers' Compensation Manager jobs in Illinois

Description

WORKERS COMPENSATION MANAGER

HOURS:

• Day Shift. Flexible as needed

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Provide information and act as the Company liaison to explain benefits provided through Workers’ Compensation.
• Maintain close working relationship with plant Health Services, Safety, Human Resources, Operations, and Corporate Risk Management.
• Develop individual medical case management plans for injured employees.
• Coordinate the exchange of information among the Health Services staff, the HR staff and the TPA to avoid errors and/or delays in claims submission/payment
• Lead monthly claim reviews of all open cases with a focus on return to work and claim closure/resolution
• Communicate loss experience and data analysis to Health Services, Safety and Risk Management to report on a weekly basis
• Assist with continuous quality improvement of Workers’ Compensation claims submission policies, procedures, processes and programs.
• Consult with corporate risk management on settlement and reserve valuations
• Make appropriate recommendations on return to work, settlement or other case closure opportunities
• Initiate permanent placement process once permanent restrictions are assigned
• Assist with the development and distribution of claim management and financial reports (ad hoc, monthly, quarterly and annual)
• Maintain accurate workers’ compensation records and reports to comply with federal and state record keeping requirements
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with employees from all levels of the business as well as with doctors, medical professionals in the community and company attorneys.
• Attend doctor appointments when necessary
• Help cover department vacancies when needed, possibilities of weekend coverage, perform any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: RN, LPN, or Vocational Rehabilitation or related field or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in case/claims management. Commission of Case Management Certification (CCMC-CCM) or American Board of 

Occupational Health Nursing (ABOHN-CM) Certification, or Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S) preferred. 

Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience in managing Workers’ Compensation claims

Special Skills:

• Analytical and mathematical skills required
• Computer proficient; Ability to use MS Office and web based programs that manage workers’ compensation
• Basic knowledge of Minnesota workers’ compensation laws and regulations
• Basic knowledge of occupational health
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not mandatory

We are an equal opportunity employer.  EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled