Sr Workers' Examiner

SR WORKERS' COMPENSATION EXAMINER -

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Working hours:

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $40,140.00 per year.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

• Two (2) years of professional experience involving workers’ compensation claims.
• Six (6) months’ experience in a position requiring the processing of medical payments or knowledge of medical terms.
• Six (6) months’ experience in working with workers’ compensation claims in any capacity.
• Six (6) months’ experience in customer service and providing information to callers.
• Post‑secondary degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to examine and evaluate data relating to a workers' compensation program; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; conduct fact‑finding investigations; handle telephone calls in a fast, courteous and effective manner; deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner; work independently; utilize problem‑solving techniques; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
  
  establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; prepare and maintain reports; perform basic arithmetical calculations.

This position assists workers’ compensation specialists with reviewing and evaluating medical‑only workers’ compensation claims, processing and paying medical and legal bills associated with workers’ compensation claims, and reviewing workers’ compensation First Report of Injury forms.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post‑secondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.