Los Angeles Unified School District · 23 hours ago
Claims Coordinator
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$116K/yr - $145K/yr
3+ years expLos Angeles Unified School District is at the forefront of innovation in public education, seeking a Claims Coordinator to manage and oversee claims processing and management activities. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with workers' compensation and disability management policies while providing technical support and guidance.
Education
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and supervises the day-to-day activities and oversees the performance of employees in a unit within the Division of Risk Management and Insurance Services
Coordinates and audits Third Party Administrator’s (TPA) files, practices, and claims administration; and assists in maintaining on-going oversight
Oversees the coordination and communication of information related to employee, student or third party injury incidents, accident prevention, reasonable accommodation, and return to work efforts and remedial measures with District offices, TPA, and other agencies
Coordinates and assists the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and notifies OIG of investigative needs
Develops and implements District-wide workers’ compensation, disability management, and liability management training programs
Establishes criteria used in the evaluation and settlement of workers’ compensation and liability claims, and oversees implementation to ensure best practice guidelines are met
Reviews and evaluates claims processing and payment activity, and reports, settlement authorization requests; and recommends the settlement of claims within defined levels
Provides technical support for administrators, employees, and employee organization representatives regarding workers’ compensation, disability management, liability and District policies, procedures, and programs
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in risk management, business administration, public administration, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field
Three years of experience, preferably with a public agency, in any combination of the following areas: Developing, implementing, or coordinating a workers' compensation program with responsibility for more than 1000 workers' compensation claims per year, which must include at least one year of experience performing duties regarding workers' compensation covered by California law
Developing, implementing, or coordinating a liability program with responsibility for more than 500 liability claims per year, which must include at least one year of experience performing duties regarding liability claims covered by California law
Developing, implementing, or coordinating a return to work or reasonable accommodation program with responsibility for more than 100 cases per year, which must include at least one year of experience performing duties regarding return to work or reasonable accommodations covered by California Law
Possession of certification as an Associate of Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Risk Management- Public Entities (ARM-P), Associate in Claims (AIC), State of California Self Insured Administrator Certificate, and/or Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM)
A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation
Benefits
District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.
Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
24 days each year.
Up to 13 days.
Company
Los Angeles Unified School District
The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest public school district in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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