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Workers Compensation Specialist - Remote

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Job Details

Requisition #:

204769

Location:

Atlanta, GA 30339

Category:

HR

Salary:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Position Details

This is a remote position.

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At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart:

Award-Winning Culture

- Ranked the #1 company to work for in Georgia in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.

Employee Connection & Support

- Aveanna Connection Groups: Employee-led groups where shared identities and experiences create spaces for connection, collaboration, and support.

- Aveanna Social Circles: Join groups based on your interests, like books, music, or movies, to build camaraderie and lasting friendships.

- Aveanna Employee Relief Fund: A resource to help our team members through unexpected hardships, because we’re stronger together.

Inclusive Learning Environment

- We believe in growing together. Our inclusive learning sessions are open to all employees, fostering collaboration and shared success.

Commitment to Community

- Every year, we dedicate a day to giving back through our Annual Service Day, making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Requirements

Position Overview

The Workers Compensation Specialist is responsible for the being the liaison between the Aveanna Field Staff and the third party administrator. This role will require investigation of employee injury claims and oversight that our third party administrator is managing the injury claims in an effective manner.

This position will resolve injury claims according to Best Practices and within authority limits by following established protocols to ensure that they are handled in the most efficient, effective way while delivering excellent customer service.

Essential Job Functions

Investigating, reviewing, evaluating, and administering workers' compensation claims

Reviewing medical reports

Setting reserves

Filing documentation

Reviewing and approving medical bills for payment

Reviewing accident and injury reports

Interviewing and correspond with claimants, witnesses, attorneys, and physicians

Approving workers compensation claims or recommending denial

Representing Aveanna at various workers' compensation and industrial leave claims actions and hearings

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma and 5 years or more experience in Employee Injury or Workers Compensation Claims and Litigation OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years’ experience in Workers Compensation Claims and Litigation

Knowledge of Workers Compensation claims handling and the relevant legal statutes and procedures

Customer service experience

Workers Comp experience in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania and non-subscriber claim experience highly preferred

Other Skills/Abilities

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds

Prolonged sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Environment

Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Vaccination Requirement

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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