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**Workers Comp Adjuster**
West Trenton, NJ
**NJM Insurance Group**
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This isn t just insurance. It s NJM.
When you join the NJM family, you ll work with talented people who care about doing the right thing by our policyholders as well as each other. You ll be part of a financially strong and stable company that has flourished on relationships, integrity and service for more than a century. NJM is a special place where you can propel your career, help others and make friends all at the same time.
NJM is proud to offer our employees continuous learning options, outstanding benefits, access to wellness programs, and a wide range of opportunities to give back to the communities we are privileged to serve.
Our strategic plan for regional expansion is underway. Thanks to both customer and employee dedication, NJM was recently ranked #1 in the nation for auto claims satisfaction by J.D. Power. We were also voted as one of the best places to work in NJ - as noted by Forbes. Come join us!
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Full Time
**Overview**:
Reporting to the Workers' Compensation Claims Territory Supervisor, the Workers Compensation Claim Representative will be based in our West Trenton, NJ location and is responsible for preparing a complete and thorough investigation on assigned claims that ultimately leads to a compensability decision and a course of action to manage the claim. The incumbent will be responsible for contacting all parties involved in the claim, gathering and securing all necessary information to effectively evaluate the claim and outlining and recommending an action plan to manage the claim. The Claim Representative is accountable for the claim results of all assigned claims.
The position will work with and communicate to NJM policyholders, injured workers, medical providers, the NJM Medical Services Administration Department, the NJM Special Investigation Unit, WC Legal Staff, and other departments within NJM, as well as outside defense counsel and vendors needed.
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- Investigates and analyzes the loss event, the injury, and the relevant information to make a compensability determination and recommend a course of action.
- Initiates and provides excellent communication with all stakeholders during the course of the claim.
- Manages the claim, which includes the issuance of indemnity payments, monitoring the medical treatment, evaluating the appropriateness of making a voluntary offer of partial permanent disability, and all other events relevant to the claim
- Evaluates the claim for potential fraud and escalates the file to SIU, as appropriate.
- Coordinates with other NJM resources, including but not limited to: WC Medical Services Administration, WC Sales, WC Underwriting, WC SIU, and Legal to bring special skills to the claim as needed.
- Works with the policyholder and NJM Loss Control to assist and develop an Early Return to Work (ERTW) Program, and evaluate the ERTW opportunities to recommend a course of action to the policyholder/injured worker.
- Builds rapport with the policyholder, conduct on-site investigations, educate the policyholder on NJM procedures, policies, and claim practices to which they should adhere, and evaluate the policyholder s reporting practices.
- Prepares, attends and conducts Claim Reviews, in partnership with the Territory Supervisor.
- Documents all actions are taken throughout the course of the claim.
- Complies with, and conducts all activities within, state WC claims laws and fair practices, NJM s Code of Ethics, and NJM s Best Practices and Policies.
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- Work experience as a Workers' Comp Claim Representative, or comparable insurance knowledge and experience with various aspects of Workers' Comp claims to handle and/or process preferred.
- Experience utilizing an automated claim processing system preferred.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professional telephone skills/etiquette.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Good organizational skills, able to multi-task, detail oriented, and data entry skills.
- Good decision making capabilities.
- Experience with the Office 2000 Professional suite of tools (Word, Excel).
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Some travel is required
- If not already licensed will be required to obtain Multi-State Licenses after hire
Preferred: - Workers Compensation Claims knowledge with an emphasis on NJ
- Knowledge in additional covered states is a plus. Additional covered States include MD, CT, DE, PA and/or NY.
- Bachelor s Degree is preferred
- Medical Terminology knowledge is preferred
- AIC Designation
- Negotiation Skills
- Workers Compensation Court Experience
- Knowledge of OnBase, Claims Center, Guidewire and/or Xpressions
- Bi-Lingual Skills are a plus
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Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.
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