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The Opportunity

The Student Athlete Injury Claims Coordinatoris responsible forthe administration and coordination of insurance claims related to student athlete injuries. This position serves as the primary liaison between student athletes, athletic trainers, University departments, medical providers, and insurance carriers to ensuretimelyreporting,accurateprocessing, and effective resolution of claims.

Thecoordinatoradvocates forstudent athletes throughout the claims process while ensuring compliance withuniversitypolicies and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

Claims Administration

• Coordinate the full lifecycle of athletic injury claims, including intake, documentation, submission, tracking, and closure.

• Ensuretimelyandaccuratereporting of injuries and claims to insurance carriers. Monitor claim status and resolve issues such as delays, denials, or incomplete documentation.

• Maintainaccurateand confidential records in compliance withUniversityand regulatory standards.

Student Support & Communication

• Serve as the primary contact for student athletesregardinginjury-related insurance claims.

• Provideclear guidance on claims processes, coverage, and next steps.

• Communicate regularly with athletic trainers and athletics staff to ensure timely reporting and coordination.

Insurance Coordination & Advocacy

• Work with insurance carriers to ensure proper adjudication of claims under athletic injury coverage.

• Assiststudents in navigating coordination of benefits between personal medical insurance and University-provided athletic coverage.

• Advocate on behalf of student athletes with insurers and medical providers to resolve billing discrepancies.

• Intervene proactively to prevent accounts from being sent to collections.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensureall required releases,authorizations, and mandatory documents(including HIPAA-compliant forms) are obtained and properlymaintained.

• Facilitate access to medical and billing information necessary for claims processing while ensuring confidentiality.

• Protect patient confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA regulations.

• Perform with the highest standard of professionalism and ethical decisionsin accordance withuniversity, departmental, NAIA, and NCAA regulations, policies, and procedures.

Collaboration & Risk Mitigation

• Coordinate with Campus Health Services, Legal, Athletics, and other University departments.

• Analyze claims trends and assist in identifying opportunities for injury risk mitigation.

• Support Athletics in developing strategies to reduce claims frequency and cost. Supportteam members in Insurance Services.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.

• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, risk management, orequivalentexperience.

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in insurance claims management, healthcare billing, or related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of medical insurance processes, including coordination of benefits and secondary coverage (claims stacking).

• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy, urgency, and attention to detail.

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Customer-serviceorientation with a focus on supporting student athletes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in collegiate athletics, higher education, or sports medicine environment.

• Familiarity with athletic injury insurance programs.

• Experience working with medical providers and insurance carriers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R311632. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Full CV

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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