AvonRisk - Workers Compensation Adjuster
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Workers Compensation Adjuster
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Workers Compensation Adjuster
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
AvonRisk is the nation’s leading specialty risk manager for self-insured organizations, uniting respected regional leaders in workers’ compensation, liability, managed care, and risk management across 32 states. With nearly 700 professionals and brands including Intercare, InterMed, George Hills, and AS&G Claims Administration, we’re a people-focused, operations-driven organization that prioritizes reasonable caseloads, strong training, collaborative teams, and expert support.
We invest in tools and workflows that reduce friction—not increase volume—and create real career paths for professionals who want to grow or move into leadership. At AvonRisk, you’re part of a team that values good judgment, curiosity, and accountability, and gives you the support to succeed.
This is a remote role for CST/EST zone.
Job Summary
The Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster is responsible for managing all aspects of a State Act workers compensation claim which includes determining compensability, verifying coverage, administering disability and medical benefits, skillfully negotiating claim resolutions, troubleshooting and assisting injured employees, employers and medical/legal professionals with any service needs throughout the lifespan of a claim.
Essential Functions
Receives newly reported claims
Determines coverage under the State WC Act, and any exposure to LHWCA
Maintains and updates claim notes throughout lifespan of claim
Records claim information in electronic database
Interviews claimants, insureds, medical professionals and witnesses to determine claim validity
Communicates claim compensability decisions to claimant, employer and medical provider
Sets appropriate reserves based on nature/extent of injury
Calculates lost time wages, makes disability payments directly to claimants. Diaries future payments as appropriate.
Reports all mandatory claims data directly to State entities within required timeframes
Orders independent medical examination as necessary and prepares all relevant documentation for physician review
Maintains regular correspondence with claimants, insureds, clients, and nurse case manager to include claim updates, medical appointments, or issues with disability payments.
Reviews and processes medical bills for additional discount opportunities
Aggressively collaborates with claimants, clients and insureds to ensure early return-to-work is pursued.
Works in partnership with legal counsel to warrant that insured’s interests are protected on litigated claims. This includes providing all relevant claim documentation needed for defense counsel to successfully defend claim and evaluate ultimate claim exposure.
Attend settlement conferences, mediations, and hearings on behalf of the insurance company
Reviews and approves defense attorney bills within authority
Works with underwriting to help provide relevant information on losses for renewal rates as well as Risk Management to identify trends. Also may interact with agents for insureds on losses
Responds to State requests for health cost disputes, applications for hearings and penalty assessment letters
Identifies subrogation potential and pursues recovery
Leads claim reviews with clients as requested
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in entire Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of relevant workers’ compensation laws
Strong grasp of medical terminology
Familiarity with medical cases and how treatment typically progresses
Excellent professional oral and written communication abilities
Attention to detail and good organization skills
Ability to negotiate issues and settlements
Strong focus on customer service which includes…