ABOUT PACIFIC BLUE CROSS

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia’s leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.
We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Work and Wellness (W&W), the Disability Claims Specialist provides professional disability claims services to clients and applicants including reviewing, analyzing, and investigating claims information from a variety of sources, determining adjudication and assessment actions required to process short-term disability claims and initiating referrals or escalation to other internal or external disability resources where intervention or case management is required. This position prepares and presents pending short-term disability claims and related recommendations to the disability team for discussion and review. This position monitors and updates active claims on an ongoing basis and communicates claims-related decisions directly to clients and applicants. This position generates payments for authorized short-term disability claims

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation, or equivalent.
• Completion of a 1-year Disability Management Diploma (288 hours), or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic Word and Excel.
• Typing skills of 40 wpm.
• 2 years of previous related experience, including 1 year in a Disability Claims Administrator, W&W or Benefit Representative, EHC/Dental positions, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated oral/written communication skills.
  If you’re excited about taking on this opportunity, we invite you to apply today and start the conversation with us about this position. Together we can create a healthier British Columbia through teamwork, exceptional service and accountability that will help improve sustainable healthcare.
  Please apply via our website this week at http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.