Disability Specialist III

Job Title: Disability Specialist I City: Southfield State/Province: Michigan Position Type: Full Time Description: Disability Specialist IProviding both satisfying and challenging work along with a highly professional and friendly work atmosphere, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. has a strong commitment to its colleagues and its clients. If you are seeking place where you can do great things for those whose lives you touch while maximizing your own career possibilities, Sedgwick CMS is the place for you. As the largest and most innovative Third Party Administrator in the claims industry and the first and only TPA to receive both recognition as theBest TPA in Americaand the covetedEmployer of Choicedesignation, we invite you to come be a part of our team and,Claim Your Future. PRIMARY PURPOSE: To analyze reported claims, determine benefits due and make timely payments and adjustments; to medically manage disability claims; to coordinate investigative efforts and to thoroughly review contested claims; to evaluate and arrange appropriate referral of claims to outside vendors; and to negotiate settlement of claims up to the designated authority level. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES * Analyzes, approves and authorizes assigned claims and determines benefits due pursuant to a disability plan. * Determines benefits due, makes timely claims payments and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and other disability offsets. * Medically manages disability claims ensuring compliance with duration control guidelines and plan provisions. * Communicates clearly with claimant and client on all aspects of claims process either by phone and/or written correspondence. * Informs claimants of documentation required to process claims, required time frames, payment information and claims status either by phone, written correspondence and/or claims system. * Coordinates investigative efforts ensuring appropriateness; provides thorough review of contested claims. * Evaluates and arranges appropriate referral of claims to outside vendors for surveillance, independent medical evaluation, functional capability evaluation, and/or related disability activities. * Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management. * Negotiates settlement of claims up to designated authority level. * Maintains professional client relationships. * Supports the organization's quality programs(s). QUALIFICATIONS Education excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick CMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Additional Information: N/AIndustries: Charitable Organizations