Coordinator, Workers Compensation at TEXASCONNECT INC – Lubbock, Texas

Open to Texas residents ONLY.

Responsible for handling all day-to-day operational functions of the Workers' Compensation department according to established policies, rules and regulations. Workers’ Compensation program oversight may extend to multiple entities and facilities. In coordination with third-party administrators, ensures the timely processing of all employee workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims, and manages workers' compensation injury prevention program. Evaluates employee injury reports for completeness and ensures that the proper documentation and information has been reported by employees and managers. Communicates with the employees and managers on reported workplace injuries, claims and work status. Advises and educates employees regarding workers' compensation matters and injury prevention when needed and/or requested. Collaborates with Human Resources on transitional return to work and monitors employees in modified duty assignments who are on workers' compensation. Maintains all OSHA required documents and records regarding workers' compensation. Ongoing review of workers compensation claims and litigated matters to ensure appropriate level of management and stewardship performed by the third-party administrator. Coordinate and monitor eligible claims with the third-party administrator and insurers. Responsible for assisting employees in the ergonomic assessment process.

SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED

• Knowledge of workers’ compensation rules and regulations, OSHA standards, FMLA and disability laws, short term, and long-term disability

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Required:
• Minimum 5-years in workers’ compensation administration
• Minimum 1-year in benefits administration
• High school diploma or GED certification

Preferred:
• California Self Insured Administrators License
• Bachelor's degree