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Workers Compensation Specialist
Pay Grade15
Salary
$3,960.94 - $5,347.28 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet Department of Workers' Claims
Location
500 Mero Street
3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over workers' compensation matters andis the agency responsible for administering claims and ensuring compliance with the workers' compensationprovisions contained in KRS Chapter 342. The Department is committed to improving service and reducing coststo its stakeholders in the Commonwealth.
The Department of Workers' Claims is seeking to fill a Workers' Compensation Specialist position locatedwithin the Office of Administrative Law Judges.
This position requires performance of duties within the state of Kentucky. At the time employment commences,the employee need to be able to commute to and work in Frankfort, Kentucky.
The preferred candidate for this position will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and concisely,and work cooperatively with a team, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and a history ofworking with customer service, databases and reports.
Job duties include:
- Review and analyze Form 110 settlement agreements for statutory compliance. Assist the CALJ to ensure theagreement conforms to the provisions of KRS Chapter 342 by ensuring consistency of calculations to medicalreports, accuracy of calculations, and the protection of interests of the unrepresented claimants. PrepareOrder expressing disposition of agreement, service on all parties.
- Calculate and determine income benefits due for each case based on multiple factors,determining accuracy and adequacy of the settlement that has been presented. Determine the number of weeks theinjured worker is eligible for income benefits by reviewing the impairment rating (if applicable), the AMAfactor, wage info., extent of impairment and disability, and work status of the injured worker. For non-compliantor questionably compliant agreements, prepare a memo to CALJ to assist in his review of the agreement.
- Process Form 11's by confirming proper documentation is provided, reviewing case history, updateinformation in Litigation Management System (LMS). Analyze old case files to determine how benefits wereawarded, version of KRS used for award, and if benefits remain payable, how long the survivor is entitled toreceive them. At conclusion of pre-determined time, review pleading with CALJ; prepare Order.
- When settlement includes a waiver, assist CALJ in the review of the adequacy of the amount allocated foreach waiver by thoroughly reviewing the medical history of the case and the projected future treatment needsof the injured worker based on medical reports and records. Review narrative section on Form 110 to confirmlanguage is consistent with terms of settlement and within scope of KRS 342.
- Daily monitoring of Agreements work queue in LMS, where Form 110's are submitted. To include completion ofthe assign claim number function, confirmation all parties are added in LMS, and generation of acknowledgmentletter with service on all parties. Serve as liaison with ALJ's, attorneys, claimants, adjusters, and others byanswering inquiries on settlement process and requests for survivor benefits.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will berequired to safeguard and secure all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to completetraining, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertainingto the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employmentends.
The Department participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 informationto confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. The DWC will only use E-Verify once you haveaccepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that DWC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have four years of professional administrative experience in worker's compensation, the administration, processing, and/or adjusting of workers compensation claims or medical claims, or legal or paralegal work in the preparation, administration or processing of workers compensation cases.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Additional experience in the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting but will occasionally require travel throughout the state.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Doug Gott at Douglas.Gott@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D