Terracon - Olathe, KS

posted 19 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Olathe, KS
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Terracon, voted one of Kansas City's best places to work, has a great opportunity within our Safety Department. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks which include administering and proactively managing the company's Workers Compensation program. You will act as the liaison with third-party claims administrators and insurance company representatives, negotiate and manage vendor relationships, monitor/facilitate processing of claims, and maintain files and reporting/recordkeeping requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews, evaluates, processes and makes recommendations for handling and resolution of Workers Compensation, Automobile, and General Liability claims from initial opening to claim close.
  • Prepares and submits wage statements for injured employees who are missing time from work, to the workers compensation insurance company.
  • Creates and maintains records for injury, motor vehicle, and GL claims.
  • Communicates with workers, medical providers and supervisors to ensure Terracon's value of Caring is met for injured workers.
  • Assists employees in coordination with insurance and State Worker's Compensation agencies to facilitate their best possible care and return to work.
  • Maintains contact during the course of a claim with adjusters, agents, employees, third party insurance companies, medical clinics, and nurse case managers.
  • Communicates reporting procedures and notifications for claims to managers, supervisors, and employees.
  • Prepares claims cost accrual reports for internal accounting purposes.
  • Requests payment for motor vehicle/property damage claims.
  • Creates a release of all claims for settlement purposes as applicable.
  • Communicates work-related/non-work-related injuries to the Human Resources department.
  • Prepares and maintains OSHA logs in compliance with regulations.
  • May be asked to assist safety team members with other responsibilities including but not limited to driver qualification, client prequalification documents, safety training recordkeeping, and medical monitoring.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
  • Follows safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
  • Participates in pre-task planning.
  • Reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Maintains quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years' experience in safety programs administration and claims management, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years' related experience.
  • Excellent computer proficiency.
  • Ability to work in cooperation with others as a team to achieve desired results.
  • Must be able to handle incident and injury descriptions or photos, which could be graphic in nature.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a mature and professional manner while using sound judgment and discretion in processing claims and assisting staff.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Education reimbursement
  • Various bonus programs
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