Employee Safety & Claims Coordinator – Apprentice / Entry-Level
Select Medical
- Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- 30+ days ago
Highlights
Responsibilities: Support the review of workers’ compensation and work-related injury claims, including tracking basic claim activity, reserves, and documentation under the guidance of the Manager and senior team members to clearly understand situations and assist in determining next steps. The position also involves analyzing claim data to identify trends, supporting process improvements, and collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to promote efficient, solution-oriented outcomes and a positive team environment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | http://www.selectmedical.com/ |
Description
Overview:
The Employee Safety & Claims Coordinator – Apprentice/Entry-Level role provides support in managing workers’ compensation and injury claims through administrative, data tracking, and coordination activities. Working under the guidance of the Manager and senior team members, this role assists with claim review, documentation, reporting, and follow-up while maintaining strong attention to detail. The position also involves analyzing claim data to identify trends, supporting process improvements, and collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to promote efficient, solution-oriented outcomes and a positive team environment.
This position requires working in the office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities:
- Support the review of workers’ compensation and work-related injury claims, including tracking basic claim activity, reserves, and documentation under the guidance of the Manager and senior team members to clearly understand situations and assist in determining next steps.
- Proactively assist the Manager with day-to-day claims administration. Provide administrative and operational assistance with claim files, correspondence, data entry, reporting, and follow-up tasks while demonstrating strong execution, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Gather, track, and interpret claim data to identify trends, surface potential issues, and contribute to practical, solution-oriented outcomes.
- Approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset—identifying opportunities for improvement where others may see obstacles
- Participate in collaboration with internal teams, carriers, and stakeholders, contributing ideas and insights that support continuous improvement.
- Assist in developing reports, tools, and metrics to monitor injury trends and claim activity, helping drive data-informed decisions.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment through an engaged, proactive attitude and willingness to share ideas
- Support audit preparation, documentation, and process improvement efforts by organizing and validating required information.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Safety, Risk Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Prior internship, coursework, or exposure to Human Resources, employee safety, insurance, or claims management preferred, but not required.
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic understanding of Workers’ Compensation, employee safety, or Human Resources practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience or familiarity with HR or claims systems (e.g., Oracle HRMS or similar) is a plus but not required.
Core Competencies
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Ability to learn, accept feedback, and grow within the employee safety and workers’ compensation field.
Additional Data:
Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.
- An extensive and thorough orientation program.
- Develop collaborative relationships with multiple departments on campus
- Campus with access to walking trails and beautiful outdoor rest areas.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Personal and Family Medical Leave.
We'd love for you to join our team!
About Company
Superior quality and care. Compassion and Respect. Results oriented. Teamwork. Resourcefulness. These are the core values upon which Select Medical was built. Since its founding in 1996, Select Medical has passionately focused on providing superior, patient-centered care that improves quality of life.Co-founded by Rocco Ortenzio and Robert Ortenzio, Select Medical began as a regional provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. Contract therapy was added to the company's specialized health care offerings in 1997, and was quickly followed by the introduction of long-term acute care in 1998. In 1999, Select Medical made one of its largest acquisitions by purchasing NovaCare Physical Rehabilitation and Occupational Health. In three years, Select Medical had grown from a small start-up into a diversified health care company with a national presence. This progressive yet responsible growth was one attribute that led to the company's recognition as one of the Best Managed Companies in America by Forbes magazine.
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