Overview
Workers' Compensation Claim Associate I LevelUP
Location: Danville, IL– In Office, on the job training programStarting Pay: $23.07/hour
Mid-Program Promotion: $25.64/hourLevelUP Graduation: Promotion to a salaried position at $60,000/year
Program Overview: A structured 12-month career pathway
The posted salary reflects CCMSI’s good-faith estimate of the base pay range for this role, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include bonuses, benefits, or other forms of pay. A full summary of benefits—including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, ESOP, and 401K—is available upon request. Please discuss any compensation and benefits questions with our hiring team.
CCMSI is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Background checks are conducted in compliance with applicable laws.
Are you eager to break into the dynamic world of insurance and accelerate your career path as a Workers' Compensation Adjuster? Look no further than the Workers' Compensation Claim Associate I LevelUP position within CCMSI's innovative Career Pathways Program.
This 12-month program is specifically designed to fast-track individuals, whether you're a career-minded college student seeking your first professional role or a mid-career professional looking for a fresh start. Through our comprehensive training curriculum, even those with zero experience in the insurance industry will gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the role of a Workers' Compensation Adjuster.
As a participant in the LevelUP Pathway, you'll embark on a journey of growth and development, progressing through phases that lead to exciting opportunities for advancement. Beginning with investigating and evaluating contested medical-only claims and handling non-litigated indemnity cases under close supervision, you'll be accountable for delivering top-notch claim service that exceeds our clients' expectations and aligns with Corporate Claim Standards.
But that's just the beginning. As you master the necessary skills and competencies outlined in our LevelUP requirements, you'll have the opportunity to advance to the role of Claim Associate II and ultimately to Claim Representative I. At each stage, you'll be supported by our dedicated team and provided with the resources you need to succeed.
Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your career in insurance and join a company committed to your professional growth. Apply now and embark on a journey toward success with CCMSI's Workers' Compensation Claim Associate I LevelUP position.
At CCMSI, we look for the best and brightest talent to join our team of professionals. As a leading Third Party Administrator in self-insurance services, we are united by a common purpose of delivering exceptional service to our clients. As an Employee-Owned Company, we focus on developing our staff through structured career development programs, rewarding and recognizing individual and team efforts. Certified as a Great Place To Work, our employee satisfaction and retention ranks in the 95th percentile.
Reasons you should consider a career with CCMSI:
-
- Culture: Our Core Values are embedded into our culture of how we treat our employees as a valued partner-with integrity, passion and enthusiasm.
- Career development: CCMSI offers robust internships and internal training programs for advancement within our organization.
- Benefits: Not only do our benefits include 4 weeks paid time off in your first year, plus 10 paid holidays, but they also include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Short and Long Term Disability, 401K, and ESOP.
- Work Environment: We believe in providing an environment where employees enjoy coming to work every day, are provided the resources needed to perform their job and claims staff are assigned manageable caseloads.
Responsibilities
- Investigate, evaluate and adjust medical only claims, contested medical-only claims and handle a maximum of 30 indemnity claims under direct supervision.
- Establish reserves and/or provide reserve recommendations within established authority levels under direct supervision.
- Set up designated claim files and complete all set up instructions, as requested.
- Set up independent medical exams as deemed necessary under direct supervision.
- Request and monitor medical treatment of designated claims in accordance with corporate claim standards.
- Review and approve related medical, legal, damage estimates and miscellaneous invoices on designated claims. Negotiate any disputed bills/invoices for resolution under direct supervision.
- As appropriate, make referrals to outside vendors on designated cases under direct supervision. (i.e., legal surveillance, case management, etc.)
- Effective and timely coordination of communication with clients, claimants and other appropriate parties throughout the claim adjustment process.
- Authorize and make payments on claims utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with industry standards and within established authority levels under direct supervision.
- Compute disability rates in accordance with state laws under direct supervision, when appropriate.
- Summarize all correspondence and medical records in claim log notes as well as file same in the appropriate claim.
- Review and maintain personal diary on claim system.
- Provide technical and clerical claims support to designated clients, as requested.
- Compliance with corporate claim standards and special client handling instructions as established.
- Will act as a back-up to designated adjusters when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is designated for the LevelUP Career Pathway Program which is an internal career pathway position designed to provide training for consideration as a Claim Representative. In order to be successful in this position, the candidate must possess the following skills and attributes:
- Possess a long-term career goal to work in insurance as an adjuster.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Individual must be a self-starter with strong organizational abilities.
- Proven ability to demonstrate independent critical thinking skills.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize required with exceptional time management.
- Ability to operate general office equipment and perform clerical duties.
- Flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision a must.
- Discretion and confidentiality required.
- Ability to work as a team member in a rapidly changing environment.
- Reliable, predictable attendance within client service hours for the performance of this position.
- Responsive to internal and external client needs.
- Ability to clearly communicate verbally and/or in writing both internally and externally.
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree or two year’s related business experience is preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Commitment and willingness to learn roles with increasing decision making authority and responsibilities.
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must pass Adjuster license exam as required for the respective jurisdiction(s).
CORE VALUES & PRINCIPLES
Responsible for upholding the CCMSI Core Values & Principles which include: performing with integrity; passionately focus on client service; embracing a client-centered vision; maintaining contagious enthusiasm for our clients; searching for the best ideas; looking upon change as an opportunity; insisting upon excellence; creating an atmosphere of excitement, informality and trust; focusing on the situation, issue, or behavior, not the person; maintaining the self-confidence and self-esteem of others; maintaining constructive relationships; taking the initiative to make things better; and leading by example.
#CCMSICareers #CCMSIDanville #WorkersCompensation #ClaimsAdjuster #ClaimsManagement #InsuranceCareers #EmployeeOwned #ESOP #GreatPlaceToWorkCertified #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #CareerOpportunity #CareerDevelopment #InsuranceJobs #LevelUP #CCMSILevelUP #CareerPathways #ClaimAssociate #JobOpprotunity #illinoisJobs #JobSearch #HybridWork #AdjusterTrainingProgram #OnTheJobTraining #CCMSILevelUP #ClaimsAdjuster #JobAlert #WorkWithUs #ApplyNow #IND456
