Job Description
Position Title Workers Comp Injury CounselorDays - Full TimeRemote Position Summary / Career Interest: Primary responsibility is the coordination of the of the workers' compensation program. Responsibilities encompass claims monitoring and administration, report generation, light duty work assignments, communication with third party administrators, employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical personnel and lawyers. Maintains WCCMS and Risk Master Data bases and employee injury records Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Communicate with Work Comp attorney and Claims Office regarding claims and legal opinions. Communicates closely with the employee, supervisor and physician in order to achieve positive outcomes. Works with supervisors to accommodate work restrictions or locates alternative light duty assignments. Assist in the injured employee’s return to work by communicating with the treating physician to ensure progress with recovery. Proactively monitors employee progress, maintaining periodic contact with the employee and other parties related to the care of the injured employee. Sets follow-up action plans. Obtains full duty releases upon return to work or counsels supervisors on work restrictions and light duty assignments. Document claims in WCCMS (Worker’s Compensation Claims Management System). Until interface between WCCMS and Risk Master is functional, enters injury data in Risk Master. Document claims in the OSHA log in WCCMS. Identifies areas that need performance improvement and ergonomics assistance. Conducts ergonomic assessments within realm of expertise and in general creates a safer workplace for employees. Prepares reports as requested by the Safety Committee, various work groups and for other ongoing and special projects. Processes weekly claims register payments, monthly third party administration invoices, and all other workers compensation related invoices. Provides education to managers and employees on the Workers Compensation
