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Adecco is currently assisting one of its clients in their search for a **Claims Associate (Medical)**

Pay range: $20 - $22/hr.

Shift availability: Remote within Arizona** - **8:00 AM - 4:30PM / Monday - Friday

Duration: 3+ months (Temp)

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Job Summary:

Any specific skill/ certification/ license: Prior medical only desk level handling is a plus/ AZ lisc. or certification is a plus

Primary purpose:

• To analyze reported lower-level workers compensation claims to determine benefits due; and to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Adjusts medical-only claims and minor lost-time workers compensation claims under close supervision.

• Supports other claims representatives, examiners and leads with larger or more complex claims as necessary.

• Processes workers compensation claims determining compensability and benefits due; monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.

• Communicates claim action/processing with claimant, client and appropriate medical contact.

• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.

• May process routine payments and prescriptions and status reports for lifetime medical claims and/or defined period medical claims.

• Maintains professional client relationships.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Qualification

• Education & LicensingHigh school diploma or GED required. Licenses as required.

• ExperienceOne (1) year of general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Claims industry experience preferred.

• Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

• Analytical and interpretive skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

• **Work Environment** : When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

• **Mental:** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

• **Physical:** Computer keyboarding, travel as required

• **Auditory/Visual:** Hearing, vision and talking

• **NOTE:** Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Requirements:

Any specific skill/ certification/ license: Prior medical only desk level handling is a plus/ AZ license. or certification is a plus Years of experience: 2 yrs or more of direct claim handling or applicable transferable skills in the claims industry.

As a reminder, this role is being recruited for by one of our National Recruitment Teams and not your local Branch. To be considered, please follow the steps included upon your application. If you are interested in a **Claims Associate (Medical)**

**Pay Details:** $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.