What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Specialist position at Eastridge?
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Job Title: Workers’ Compensation Specialist (Remote, PST Hours)
Job Type: Temporary (Up to 1 Year)
Pay Rate: Up to $45/hour
Start Date: ASAP – Flexible for the right candidate
Location: 100% Remote (Must be able to work PST hours)
Position Summary:A mid-sized organization is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Specialist to support high-volume claims management and integrated disability processes. This is a temporary role with potential for conversion based on performance and business need. The position offers full remote flexibility, though availability during Pacific Time business hours is required.
Key Responsibilities:- Support the administration of approximately 250 active workers’ compensation claims across California, Washington, and Oregon.
- Coordinate with third-party administrators (TPAs) and internal departments to track and resolve claim activity.
- Contribute to integrated disability management, including leave tracking and accommodation coordination.
- Provide back-office support with potential to take on end-to-end claim responsibilities.
- Help ensure claim volumes are in line with organizational benchmarks (within 5% of total employee headcount).
- Assist in process improvements and cross-functional projects as needed.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in workers’ compensation claims administration.
- Strong understanding of CA, WA, and OR workers’ compensation regulations.
- Familiarity with integrated disability management (IDM), employee leaves, and workplace accommodations.
- Experience with third-party administrators such as GB, Matrix, or Hartford preferred.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication, follow-up, and documentation skills.
- Background in healthcare or multi-state operations is a plus, but not required.
- Work Hours: Must be available during standard Pacific Time business hours (typically between 8 AM and 6 PM PT).
- Compensation: Up to $45/hour depending on experience and qualifications.
- Duration: Temporary, up to 12 months with the possibility of extension or conversion.
Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees.From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment.Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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