[Hiring] Senior Workers Compensation Specialist @BJC HealthCare

Role Description

BJC Health has a remote opportunity for a Sr. Worker's Compensation Specialist to join the team. This position manages workers' compensation and employee injury cases from initial report through final resolution, overseeing the full lifecycle of each claim from investigation to settlement. Ideal candidates should be familiar with Missouri and Illinois workers' compensation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Continued education in all legal changes in the workers’ compensation laws for jurisdictions being handled.
• Stay updated in changes and procedures in the medical treatment of work-related injuries, both physical and mental.
• Process workers’ compensation claims, including:
  • Determine compensability and conduct investigations.
  • Coordinate medical treatment within jurisdictional guidelines.
  • Direct outside attorney firms and negotiate settlements.
  • Participate in arbitration, mediations, and trials to bring cases to final resolution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide support to:
  • Occupational Health department.
  • BJC Leave/ADA.
  • BJC Corporate Legal.
• Develop training programs for BJC employees, management, and Occupational Health regarding workers’ compensation rights and processes.
• Maintain adequate financial reserves on each claim and coordinate legal activities associated with assigned cases.
• Report and coordinate with BJC’s reinsurance carrier for claims meeting reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-5 years of experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business.
• 5-10 years of experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available on first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.