WORKER'S COMPENSATION CASE MANAGER

Company: JBS USA
Location: Tolleson
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Purpose & Scope:To collaborate with and act as a liaison between injured employees, plant management, medical providers, and corporate risk management. Ensure all necessary information and questions are addressed from any of the relevant parties, and thatWorker s Compensation claimsare timely returned to their optimum level of function within the shortest time possible consistent with JBS business policy and objectives.Principle Responsibilities: Provide informationand act as the Company liaison to explain benefits providedthrough Workers
Compensation. Maintain close working relationship with plant Health Services, Safety, HumanResources, Operations, and Corporate Risk Management. Develop individual medical case management plans for injured employees. Coordinate the exchange of information among the Health Services staff, the HR staff and the TPA to avoid errors and/or delays in claims submission/payment Lead weekly claim reviews of all open cases with a focus on return to work and claim closure/resolution Communicate loss experience and data analysis to Health Services, Safety and Risk Management to report on a weekly basis Assist with continuous quality improvement of Workers
Compensation claims submission policies, procedures, processes and programs. Consult with corporate risk management on settlement and reserve valuations Make appropriate recommendations on return to work, settlement or other case closure opportunities Initiate permanent placement process once permanent restrictions are assigned Assist with the development and distribution of claim management and financial reports (ad hoc, monthly, quarterly and annual) Maintain accurate workers
compensation records and reports to comply with federal and state record keeping requirements Establish and maintain professional relationships with employees from all levels of the business as well as with doctors,medical professionals in the communityand company attorneys. Attend doctor appointments when necessary Help cover department vacancies when needed, possibilities of weekend coverage, perform any other duties as assignedEducation:RN Required. Commission of Case Management Certification (CCMC-CCM) or American Board of Occupational Health Nursing (ABOHN-CM) Certification, or Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S) preferred.Special Skills: Analytical and mathematical skills required Computer proficient; Ability to use MS Office and web based programs that manage workers
compensation Knowledge ofArizonaworkers
compensation EOE/Vets/Disability

Keywords: JBS USA, Phoenix , WORKER'S COMPENSATION CASE MANAGER, Executive , Tolleson, Arizona