Workers Compensation Adjuster

Job Location: This position will be located at Harry S Truman State Office Building 301 W High St Jefferson City, MO 65101

Why you’ll love this position:

If you’re an experienced claims professional who loves working in a position that serves our state, and enjoys a work environment that is based on a sense of community, togetherness and team work, than this is the job for you! This mid-level position can be very rewarding as it will be tasked with helping injured state employees during their workers’ compensation claims. An individual in this position corresponds and communicates with injured workers, state and public entities, medical and legal professionals, insurance providers, and/or others, and provides one-on-one assistance with the processing of workers' compensation claims.

What you’ll do:

• Correspond with injured workers and employers.
• Calculate workers' compensation benefits.
• Review medical files and documents.
• Ensure authorized treatment in relation to an injury and approve medical bills.
• Respond to attorney requests.
• Ensure files are kept secure and confidential.
• Monitor medications of injured workers and work with pharmacy network.
• Utilize the Early Return to Work Program.

All you need for success:

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of claims handling, workers’ compensation, insurance liability, and underwriting practices
• Skill in providing customer service, communication, and interpersonal interaction
• Ability to interpret and explain rules, regulations, and policies
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, interpret data, maintain accuracy, and work independently

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of technical experience in the administration of Workers’ Compensation, medical, or health insurance claims and/or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

If you have questions about this position please contact:

recruiter@oa.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.