Workers' Compensation Coordinator (Case Manager)

at  The University of Chicago Medicine

Job Description:
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Workers’ Compensation Coordinator in our Occupational Health Department. This hybrid position requires travel to our Hyde Park campus as needed.
The Workers’ Compensation Coordinator is responsible for management of the workers’ compensation program from the initial investigation of injuries, through to closure of the claims. Reviews claim data and identifies trends, root causes, or other areas of opportunity to decrease injury, reduce cost, and improve program administration. Ensures correct payment of disability benefits to injured employees. Approves wire transfer requests from the third-party administrator for payment of program expenses. Provides case management services for injured employees. Manages modified Duty Program for transitional work assignments. Provides settlement authorization within budget authority for litigated claims.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (nursing, Allied Health, or related field preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of prior experience in Workers’ Compensation Administration or a similar role
• Current knowledge of laws and regulations governing worker and worksite health and safety (i.e. OSHA, Illinois workers’ compensation Act, ADA, FMLA)
• Knowledge of computer software and databases (e.g. Kronos, Oracle, EMRs)
• Knowledge of IL WC laws and regulations
• Ability to analyze complex medical information
• Good written and verbal communications skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders including employers, doctors, TPAs, attorneys, and claimants

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Register Nurse License
• Certified Case Manager or certified WC specialist/professional
• Advanced degree

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Day
• Job Location: Flexible (Hyde Park)
• Unit/Department: Occupational Health – Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us:
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire

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