Claims Associate - Liability | Remote

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<p>By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.</p><p></p><p>Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies</p><p>Certified as a Great Place to Work®</p><p><span style="font-size:14px">Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Claims Associate - Liability | Remote<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><b><u>PRIMARY PURPOSE</u>: </b>To analyze reported lower-level level general liability claims to determine benefits due; and to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices.</div><div><br><u><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES</b></u></div><div><span>• Handles lower-level liability and/or physical damage claims under close supervision.<br>• Supports other claims representatives, examiners and leads with larger or more complex claims as necessary.<br>• Processes general liability claims determining compensability and benefits due; monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.<br>• Communicates claim action/processing with claimant, client and appropriate medical contact.<br>• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.<br>• May process routine payments and prescriptions and status reports for lifetime medical claims and/or defined period medical claims.<br>• Maintains professional client relationships.</span></div><div></div><div><u><b>ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES</b></u></div><div><span>• Performs other duties as assigned.<br>• Supports the organization's quality program(s).</span></div><p></p><div><u><b>QUALIFICATION</b></u></div><div><span><b><u>Education & Licensing</u></b><br>High school diploma or GED required. Licenses as required.</span></div><div></div><div><span><b>License: Home State</b></span></div><div><br><span><b><u>Experience</u></b><br>One (1) year of general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Claims industry experience preferred.</span></div><div></div><div><u><b>Skills & Knowledge</b></u></div><div><span>• Excellent oral and written communication skills<br>• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products<br>• Analytical and interpretive skills<br>• Strong organizational skills<br>• Good interpersonal skills<br>• Ability to work in a team environment<br>• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies</span></div><div></div><div><b><u>WORK ENVIRONMENT</u></b><br>When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.</div><div><span><b><u>Mental</u>:</b> Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines</span></div><div><span><b><u>Physical</u>:</b> Computer keyboarding, travel as required</span></div><div><span><u><b>Auditory/Visual</b></u>: Hearing, vision and talking</span></div><div></div><div><p>As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $20/hr - $25/hr.<span>  </span>A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.</p></div><div></div><p>.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><span>If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. </span></h2>

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