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Claims Specialist

CorVel Corporation
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
The Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist manages within company best practices lower-level, non-complex and non-problematic workers’ compensation claims within delegated limited authority to best possible outcome, under the direct supervision of a senior claims professional, supporting the goals of claims department and of CorVel.

This is a remote position.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Receives Workers’ Compensation claims, confirms policy coverage and acknowledgment of the claim
  • Determines validity and compensability of the claim
  • Establishes reserves and authorizes payments within reserving authority limits
  • Manages non-complex lost-time workers’ compensation claims under close supervision
  • Communicates claim status with the customer, claimant and client
  • Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims review as needed
  • Assists other claims professionals with more complex or problematic claims as necessary
  • Additional projects and duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to learn rapidly to develop knowledge and understanding of claims practice
  • Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
  • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Excel spreadsheets
  • Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and related experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of Oregon and/or Washington experience required
  • Current license or certification in Workers’ Compensation must be maintained throughout employment with CorVel

Pay Range

CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.

For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.

Pay Range: $52,999 – $85,473

A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management

In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.

About Corvel

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Salary : $52,999 - $85,473

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