Workers Compensation Claims Specialist

Job Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Workers Compensation Claims Specialist to join our team!

This position provides support for the entire Occupational Health continuum and requires a passionate commitment of core values and behaviors. Responsibilities include coordinating and assisting with new client setup and functioning as a Case Manager for Occupational Health regarding Workers Compensation. The following description of job responsibilities and standards reflect the major duties of the job, but are not intended to describe minor or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

This job description cannot anticipate all physical and mental requirements that may come up in the daily assignment of the job.

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley - from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Education/Certification: Must be a high school graduate or an accredited secondary educational system. Must have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Excel, & Outlook). Knowledge of basic Workers Compensation and medical terminology is essential. Some college or Certified Workers Compensation Specialist certification preferred.

Experience: Knowledge of Workers Compensation Statutes/Laws of Idaho and Medical Terminology. Minimum of one year experience in customer service.

Equipment/Technology: Must be familiar with computerized information systems and office equipment such as fax, copier, and scanning devices.

Language/Communication: Must have the sensitivity, maturity, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Mental Capabilities: Requires assessment and planning, calculation, analyzing, sorting, comparing, ability to prioritize, listening, decision making and reading comprehension.

Performance: Job tasks should be completed in a timely manner, and all deadlines met appropriately. Anticipates/prepares for forthcoming problems and projects. Failure to ensure this could have adverse consequences on the operations of the Occupational Health Department.