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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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Intake Associate

This position will be 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

**PRIMARY PURPOSE** : To serve as the first point of contact for customer service incoming calls; to handle standard calls with normal supervision; and to provide information regarding general disability policies.

**ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?** We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Answers incoming calls for the customer service unit including calls from clients, claimants, and physicians.

+ Provides effective explanations of benefits, procedures, claim status, or payment information to clients and claimants.

+ Enters claims data into claims management system upon requesting the appropriate information and analyzing the responses.

+ Requests physician certification and/or extensions from medical offices and enters into claims system.

+ Documents telephone conversations pertinent to the claims process in claims notes.

+ Logs all telephone calls into claims management system.

+ Attendance during scheduled work hours is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

One (1) year customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

+ Good customer service skills

+ Good listening and comprehension skills

+ Excellent oral and written communication

+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

+ Analytical and interpretive skills

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Excellent 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.

TAKING CARE OF YOU BY

+ We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Three Medical, and two dental plans to choose from.

+ Tuition reimbursement eligible.

+ 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.

+ 4 weeks PTO your first full year.

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.

_As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $16.00 - 19.00/hr. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits._

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.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com