Workers Compensation Coordinator Jobs in Decatur, IL

Workers' Compensation Claim Consultant - Midwest National Account

Location: RemoteSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CT

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

At CCMSI, we partner with global clients to solve their most complex risk management challenges, delivering measurable results through advanced technology, collaborative problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to their success.

We don't just process claims-we support people. As the largest privately owned Third Party Administrator (TPA), CCMSI delivers customized claim solutions that help our clients protect their employees, assets, and reputations. We are a certified Great Place to Work, and our employee-owners are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make meaningful contributions every day.

The Workers' Compensation Claim Consultant is responsible for the investigation and adjustment of assigned workers' compensation claims across Midwest jurisdictions, including Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Indiana, with a strong concentration in Illinois. This role manages claims from assignment through resolution (cradle to grave), including files with litigation exposure, while ensuring compliance with CCMSI claim handling standards, client-specific instructions, and applicable state laws.

This position is ideal for experienced adjusters with 3+ years of workers' compensation claim handling experience who are comfortable managing multi-jurisdictional claims and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes in a national account environment. The Claim Consultant is accountable for the quality of claim services as perceived by CCMSI clients and plays a key role in delivering responsive, accurate, and timely claim handling.

This is a full life-cycle WC adjuster role within a TPA environment, requiring strong communication, follow-through, and the ability to manage a dynamic claim volume.

When we hire Workers' Compensation Adjusters at CCMSI, we look for detaildriven problemsolvers who balance empathy with sound judgment, navigate complex regulations with confidence, and deliver fair, timely outcomes that support injured workers and strengthen client trust.

• Investigate, evaluate and adjust claims in accordance with established claim handling standards and laws.
• Establish reserves and/or provide reserve recommendations within established reserve authority levels.
• Review, approve or provide oversight of medical, legal, damage estimates and miscellaneous invoices to determine if reasonable and related to designated claims. Negotiate any disputed bills or invoices for resolution.
• Authorize and make payments of claims in accordance with claim procedures utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with industry standards and within established payment authority.
• Negotiate settlements in accordance within Corporate Claim Standards, client specific handling instructions and state laws, when appropriate.
• Assist in the selection, referral and supervision of designated claim files sent to outside vendors. (i.e. legal, surveillance, case management, etc.)
• Assess and monitor subrogation claims for resolution.
• Review and maintain personal diary on claim system.
• Client satisfaction.
• Prepare reports detailing claim status, payments and reserves, as requested.
• Compute disability rates in accordance with state laws.
• Effective and timely coordination of communication with clients, claimants and appropriate parties throughout the claim adjustment process.
• Provide notices of qualifying claims to excess/reinsurance carriers.
• Handle more complex and involved claims than lower level claim positions with minimum supervision.
• Conduct claim reviews and/or training sessions for designated clients, as requested.
• Attend and participate at hearings, mediations, and informal legal conferences, as appropriate.
• Compliance with Corporate Claim Handling Standards and special client handling instructions as established.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of workers' compensation claim handling experience
• Strong experience handling Illinois workers' compensation claims
• Experience managing claims across multiple jurisdictions
• Exposure to or experience with litigated workers' compensation claims
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high standard for responsiveness
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Reliable, predictable attendance during assigned client service hours

• IA and/or NE adjuster licenses are a plus

• Prior TPA experience handling national or multi-state accounts

• Experience with high-volume or complex claim environments

• Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency - highly valued for communicating with claimants, employers, or vendors, but not required.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 4 weeks (Paid time off that accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy) + 10 paid holidays in your first year
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement plans: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career growth: Internal training and advancement opportunities
• Culture: A supportive, team-based work environment

How We Measure Success 

 At CCMSI, great adjusters stand out through ownership, accuracy, and impact. We measure success by:  

• Quality claim handling - thorough investigations, strong documentation, well-supported decisions
• Compliance & audit performance - adherence to jurisdictional and client standards
• Timeliness & accuracy - purposeful file movement and dependable execution
• Client partnership - proactive communication and strong follow-through
• Professional judgment - owning outcomes and solving problems with integrity
• Cultural alignment - believing every claim represents a real person and acting accordingly

This is where we shine, and we hire adjusters who want to shine with us.

Compensation & Compliance

The posted salary reflects CCMSI's good-faith estimate in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. This role may also qualify for bonuses or additional forms of pay.

CCMSI offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Paid time off accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy, with paid holidays and eligibility for retirement programs in accordance with plan documents.

Visa Sponsorship: CCMSI does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.ADA Accommodations: CCMSI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process.Equal Opportunity Employer: CCMSI complies with all applicable employment laws, including pay transparency and fair chance hiring regulations.

Background checks, if required for the role, are conducted only after a conditional offer and in accordance with applicable fair chance hiring laws.

Our Core Values

At CCMSI, we believe in doing what's right-for our clients, our coworkers, and ourselves. We look for team members who:

• Lead with transparency We build trust by being open and listening intently in every interaction.
• Perform with integrity We choose the right path, even when it is hard.
• Chase excellence We set the bar high and measure our success. What gets measured gets done.
• Own the outcome Every employee is an owner, treating every claim, every decision, and every result as our own.
• Win together Our greatest victories come when our clients succeed. 

We don't just work together-we grow together. If that sounds like your kind of workplace, we'd love to meet you.