The mission of the South Carolina State Accident Fund is to provide cost-effective, guaranteed workers’ compensation insurance for state agencies and other governmental entities along with exceptional service to our state workers.

Are you looking for new opportunities to further your career? Ever thought about a career in state government but weren't sure where to start? If so, look no further than the South Carolina State Accident Fund. We are seeking hardworking and dependable candidates just like you to apply!

The South Carolina State Accident Fund (SAF) is the leading provider of workers' compensation insurance in South Carolina. Since 1943, the State Accident Fund has provided a continuous guaranteed source of cost-effective workers' compensation coverage. Today we serve nearly 600 employers and 200,000 state and local government employees throughout the state. Within the State Accident Fund, the Uninsured Employers Fund (UEF) administers benefits as determined by the SC Workers' Compensation Commission for employers who fail to secure proper workers' compensation coverage for their businesses.

The Claims Technician acting as member of the Claims Services team with guidance from the Claims Technician Supervisor, will:

• Prepare and send letters to the related employer/policyholder upon receipt of the Employee's Notice of Claim Form (Form 50). Ensure that the Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) and attorney and/or injured worker requesting the WCC First Report of Injury Form (Form 12A) are included in such correspondence.
• Verify daily transmission of WCC forms by Claims Department. Reviews WCC Transmittal Record and SAF Claims Notepad for verification. Contacts claim adjusters to correct discrepancies as needed.
• Act as the liaison between the Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) and our internal Legal team and Claims Services team regarding Informal Conferences and related correspondence.
• Request accident reports, third party option letters, and third-party carrier insurance information.
• Receive and respond to inquiries and problems, and schedule appointments for injured workers.
• Verify and complete all received mileage reimbursement requests in a timely manner.
• Manage, monitor, and complete all assigned tasks.
• Handle special projects and perform other duties as may be required and/or assigned.

THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE OCCASIONAL IN-STATE TRAVEL.

• A high school diploma and work experience in workers' compensation or administrative services.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

• Knowledge of workers' compensation laws, rules, and regulations, insurance practices and procedures is a plus.
• Experience and/or knowledge in customer service, data entry, paralegal services, medical terminology, responding to telephone and email inquiries, and/or working with confidential information.
• Experience and/or knowledge of office practices, policies, procedures, rules, regulations and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and ability to communicate effectively.

The State Accident Fund is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions

including, but not limited to, lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

DISCOVER YOUR WORKLIFE BALANCE!

The State Accident Fund offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, the employee’s spouse, and children;
• 15 days* of annual (vacation) leave per year;
• 15 days of sick leave per year;
• 13 paid holidays;
• Employee Assistance Program: Up to 5 counseling sessions annually for employees and eligible household members, Up to 5 Life Management Services (i.e., legal, financial, child/elder/pet care), and Unlimited assessment and referral services;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs;
• Hybrid telecommuting schedules**; and
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

*Employees in FTE status earn additional annual leave the longer they remain employed with the state.

**Eligibility to work remotely requires successfully completing a period of employment with the agency.

A copy of your transcript may be uploaded as an attachment to the application. Upon hiring, candidates must submit

official college transcript(s) or diploma(s) for degree(s) obtained. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may

result in not being hired or termination.