Responsible for supervising the Company's Workers' Compensation claims including oversight of the 3rd party claims administrator and approving cost-effective claim settlements and medical management. Oversees moderately complex Workers' Compensation claims with minimal supervision. Supports organizational processes and programs for mitigation of financial risk. Analyzes, researches and formulates a basis on which coverage decisions will be made, conducts thorough investigations, evaluates damages and compensability. Provides settlement authority to 3rd party administrator. Other responsibilities include oversight of 3rd party administrator claim reserves, presentation of serious claims to management and supervision of litigated files in coordination with outside counsel.
Job Responsibilities :Collaborates with 3rd party claims administrator, medical providers and outside legal counsel to assure proper claims handling. Oversees the medical management of claim to ensure cost-effective outcomes.Determines the appropriate Return To Work action for the claims and coordinates same with other divisions within the Company.Communicates and collaborates with other internal departments as needed to effectively manage the Workers' Compensation claims and provide customer service to internal and external customers.Conducts claim reviews and audits of the 3rd party claims administrator to ensure compliance with our claims handling guidelines.Maintains and applies knowledge of all laws and practices pertaining to the investigation, processing and settlement of Workers' Compensation claims.Develops and recommends the implementation of changes to Workers' Compensation claims procedures to improve cost effective claims handling and to minimize Company costs.
About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni-channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients’ care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.
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