Role Description
We are on the lookout for an experienced Workers' Compensation Adjuster to join our team. You will be responsible for investigating and evaluating losses while developing a plan of action to bring claims to proper resolution in a timely manner.
This role does require you to live in New Mexico and have a New Mexico adjuster license, with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience handling Workers' Compensation claims.
Key Responsibilities
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Determines extent of insurance coverage and compensability on each filed claim
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Investigates claims, including interviewing employees, employers, and witnesses
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Obtains necessary records, including but not limited to, hospital records, police reports, physician records, etc.
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EDI and CMS/Section 111 reporting
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Utilizes appropriate preferred vendors
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Presents thorough and accurate reports to client and/or carrier on claims investigations/situations
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Negotiates settlements for resolutions with claimants and their attorneys
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Maintains control of litigation activities and costs per account requirements
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May be asked to mentor, train and/or share expertise with other Davies staff
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Attends meetings; conferences; workshops or training sessions; and reviews written material to maintain current knowledge on principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas
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Maintains and meets specific licensing requirements
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Responds to client questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
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Is responsible for catastrophic losses, complex litigation, and other sensitive issues
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All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
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Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
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Ability to conduct investigations in multi-party situations
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Ability to use standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks
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Ability to prepare and present accurate, reliable and factual reports with recommendations
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Thorough knowledge of current principles and practices associated with claims investigations, adjustment and related practices
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Extensive knowledge of medical and legal terminology with a thorough understanding of Legal principles/litigation management
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Ability to handle confidential information
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Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
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Ability and willingness to learn quickly and utilize new skills because of rapidly changing information and/or technology
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Ability to comprehend multi-state laws and regulations to assist other offices, as necessary
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision plans to support your health and that of your family
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A 401(k) plan with employer matching
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Time-off policies, including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for non-exempt employees
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Paid holidays
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Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Where required by law, the Company provides paid sick leave, paid family and parental leave, and other mandated benefits in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.