WC Claim Associate LevelUP

Overview

Position Title:

Workers' Compensation Claim Associate I LevelUP

Location:

Danville, IL

Schedule:

8:00 am-4:30 pm CT, in-office (after training hybrid available)

Starting Pay: $23.07/hour

Mid-Program Promotion: $25.64/hour
Level

UP Graduation: Promotion to a salaried position at $60,000/year

Program Overview: A structured 12-month career pathway

Build Your Career With Purpose at CCMSI

At CCMSI, we partner with global clients to solve their most complex risk management challenges, delivering measurable results through advanced technology, collaborative problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to their success.

We don’t just process claims—we support people. As the largest privately-owned Third Party Administrator (TPA), CCMSI delivers customized claim solutions that help our clients protect their employees, assets, and reputations. We are a certified Great Place to Work®, and our employee-owners are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make meaningful contributions every day.

The Workers' Compensation
Claim
Associate I LevelUP position is designated for the first and second phases within the CCMSI-U Level

UP Career Pathways Program. Individuals classified in this program are designated as participants in the Level

UP Pathway which is an internal training program for participants/employees to be considered for promotion to a Claim Associate II (Phase 3 &
4) followed by Claim Rep I (Phase
5). The Claim Associate I LU investigates and evaluates contested medical-only claims and handles mostly non-litigated indemnity cases under close supervision. Accountable for the quality of claim service as perceived by CCMSI clients and within Corporate Claim Standards.

All Claim Associate II LU’s will be expected to be promoted into a Claim Representative I position once they have achieved the necessary skills and competencies (per the Level

UP requirements). Refusal to accept the advancement to Claim Associate II LU or Claim Representative I position may result in being re-classified to another position if available or withdrawal of the employment offer.

• Investigate, evaluate and adjust medical only claims, contested medical-only claims and handle a maximum of 30 indemnity claims under direct supervision.
• Establish reserves and/or provide reserve recommendations within established authority levels under direct supervision.
• Set up designated claim files and complete all set up instructions, as requested.
• Set up independent medical exams as deemed necessary under direct supervision.
• Request and monitor medical treatment of designated claims in accordance with corporate claim standards.
• Review and approve related medical, legal, damage estimates and miscellaneous invoices on designated claims. Negotiate any disputed bills/invoices for resolution under direct supervision.
• As appropriate, make referrals to outside vendors on designated cases under direct supervision. (i.e., legal surveillance, case management, etc.)
• Effective and timely coordination of communication with clients, claimants and other appropriate parties throughout the claim adjustment process.
• Authorize and make payments on claims utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with industry standards and within established authority levels under direct supervision.
• Compute disability rates in accordance with state laws under direct supervision, when appropriate.
• Summarize all correspondence and medical records in claim log notes as well as file same in the appropriate claim.
• Review and maintain personal diary on claim system.
• Provide technical and clerical claims support to designated clients, as requested.
• Compliance with corporate claim standards and special client handling instructions as established.
• Will act as a back-up to designated adjusters when needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is designated for the Level

UP Career…