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Working Title: Workers' Compensation Claims Management Specialist Intermediate/Senior

Job Class: Workers' Compensation Claims Management Specialist Intermediate/Senior

Agency: Administration Dept

• Job ID : 78272

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 07/10/2024

• Closing Date : 07/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE

• Division/Unit : WC Claims Team

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range - Workers' Compensation Claims Management Specialist Intermediate: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,130 - $85,232 / annually

• Salary Range - Workers' Compensation Claims Management Specialist Senior: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,181 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Non-exempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This vacancy is being announced at two (2) different classification levels: Intermediate and Senior. The final job classification will be determined based on the selected finalist's qualifications.

The Risk Management division operates Minnesota state government’s self-insurance program, along with the state workers’ compensation and safety program. The division also insures the state’s assets and provides property and casualty coverage. The Workers Comp unit takes a proactive approach with a focus on safety and loss control efforts that strive to minimize the incidence of injuries, accidents, and other damages and losses.

As a claims management specialist, you will administer and manage workers’ compensation claims by applying the compensation, rehabilitation, and medical provisions of workers’ compensation laws, rules, case law, and division policies and procedures; investigate and analyze claims to determine liability and ensure that injured workers receive appropriate benefits; establish and adjust reserves to reflect the potential exposure of each claim; provide assistance and information to all parties and develop effective working relationships; coordinate the disability management/vocational rehabilitation process; represent the employer in dispute resolution; work with agencies on strategic planning for difficult cases and provide cost estimates of various solutions; settle claims where feasible; pursue subrogation recovery; and direct litigation to control costs and limit the employer’s exposure.

To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

With all positions, a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as described below. An Associate's degree may be substituted for six (6) months of experience as described.

Workers' Compensation Claims Management Specialist Intermediate

Two (2) years of experience performing workers’ compensation claims management for a self-insured employer, third party claim administrator, or an insurance carrier; working with legal principles, tort claims statutes, governmental immunities; or similar experience. Worker’s compensation claims management experience may include handling of claims involving time loss from work and other indemnity-related claims.

Workers' Compensation Claims Management Specialist Senior

Three (3) years of experience performing workers’ compensation claims management for a self-insured employer, third party claim administrator, or an insurance carrier; working with legal principles, tort claims statutes, governmental immunities; or similar experience. Worker’s compensation claims management experience may include handling of claims involving time loss from work and other indemnity-related claims.

In addition to the above required qualification, successful applicants must also have:

Skill in:

• Using Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Oral and written communication sufficient to explain complex medical and legal concepts, and provide information about workers' compensation benefits.

• Mathematical calculation skills sufficient to determine and pay benefits correctly.

Ability to:

• Organize and prioritize work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education and/or training in a medical or legal profession.

• Medical or legal terminology gained through training or experience.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.