Epitec is seeking to hire a Workers’ Compensation Plant Representative lll for the largest U.S. automaker in a fully onsite, plant-based role supporting its manufacturing facility in Chicago, IL. This role is responsible for managing complex workers’ compensation claims, ensuring excellent customer service, and driving cost-effective claim resolutions.
JOB DETAILS
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Location: Chicago, IL
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Work Environment: Fully Onsite (Plant-Based Role)
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W2 Contract: Long-Term
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Pay Range: Market Rate
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Benefits: Medical Benefits & PTO Included
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Manage a full caseload of Illinois Workers’ Compensation claims.
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Analyze and process complex or technically difficult Workers’ Compensation claims.
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Investigate claims and gather information to determine exposure.
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Handle Lost Time Workers’ Compensation claims.
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Develop and execute action plans to ensure timely and cost-effective claim resolution.
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Calculate, assign, and maintain appropriate claim reserves throughout the life of a claim.
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Calculate and issue benefit payments and claim adjustments.
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Settle claims within designated authority limits.
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Prepare required state filings within statutory deadlines.
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Coordinate vendor referrals for investigations and litigation management.
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Utilize cost-containment strategies and vendor partnerships to reduce claim costs.
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Manage claim recoveries, including subrogation, Second Injury Fund recoveries, Social Security offsets, and Medicare offsets.
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Report claims to excess carriers.
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Communicate claim activity and status updates with claimants and client stakeholders.
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Ensure claim documentation is complete, accurate, and properly coded.
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Escalate claims and issues to leadership when appropriate.
REQUIREMENTS
Required
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3–5 years of Illinois Workers’ Compensation claims management experience.
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Experience handling Workers’ Compensation Lost Time claims.
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Experience managing a full Workers’ Compensation caseload independently.
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Strong claims investigation and analytical skills.
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Strong customer service and communication skills.
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High School Diploma or GED.
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Ability to work fully onsite in Chicago, IL.
Preferred
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Experience handling complex or higher-severity Workers’ Compensation claims.
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Experience with reserve management and claim cost containment.
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Litigation management experience.
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Experience with subrogation and recovery processes.
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Bachelor’s Degree.
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