CLAIMS SPECIALIST

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Summary

Under minimal supervision, this position investigates Workers' Compensation (WC) claims and Auto Liability claims and reports, and information provided to third-party administrators to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and organizational policies.  Monitors claim activities to conclusion in effort to reduce the financial impact to the organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares, reviews, and submits reports regarding claims for Worker’s Compensation and Auto Liability.
• Verifies data received from facilities, finance, and payroll departments for submission to insurance carriers on workers’ compensation.
• Coordinates and monitors the activity of vendor partners as it relates to individual claim outcomes.
• Monitors, maintains, and reviews all claims in designated states for timely and accurate reporting including, but not limited, to employee status, case reserving and litigated status.
• Maintains the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) log module in Risk Management Information System (RMIS).
• Prepares, maintains and coordinates a variety of information with third party administrators including outstanding medical bills, employee lost time, employee return to work, and compensation data.
• Completes and maintains all forms and documents related to Workers' Compensation and Auto Liability.
• Works closely with the Human Resources Department and Director, Risk Management to assist in early claims reporting and for designated claims that are in the litigation process.
• Assists and participates in claims file audits.
• Assists and monitors the Modified Duty Program and all associated costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree desirable.
• Two (2) years of experience in Workers' Compensation claims management.
• Proficient with claims database applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of claims adjusting principles and practices with emphasis on multiple-state WC law.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software applications used by the department.

The GEO Group, Inc