Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Workers' Insurance Fund Claims Representative in Scranton, Pennsylvania
THE POSITION
Are you ready to take your insurance knowledge and communication skills to the next level? Join the State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF) as a Claims Representative. We provide a quality workers' compensation program for Pennsylvania businesses, act as a stabilizing presence in Pennsylvania's workers' compensation market, and offer a variety of opportunities for career advancement. Enter the first level of a rewarding career with our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a State Workers' Insurance Fund Claims Representative, you will investigate work related claims and injuries for employers of policy holders covered by SWIF, monitor all aspects of claim conclusion, and determine compensability and management of claims. This includes contacting all appropriate parties, responsibility for issuance of ongoing payments, and ensuring all payments and claims are supported by appropriate documentation. You will also recognize the need for independent medical examinations or other tests, determine liability on medical bills, and follow up on all actions taken to ensure proper outcomes have been acted upon. Apply today and take the next step in your insurance claims career!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:* *
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- *Telework: *You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton.
- Salary:* *In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of clerical work experience that includes collecting, recording, compiling, or preparing documents for medical, health, or work-related insurance claims; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).* *
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date*. *Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- *Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. *
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Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
