Claims Associate - Recovery | Jurisdiction - Nationwide | West Des Moines, IA (Hybrid)

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Claims Associate - Recovery | Jurisdiction - Nationwide | West Des Moines, IA (Hybrid)

Claims Associate

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?  

• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.  

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.  

• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights. 

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion. 

WORK LOCATIONS West Des Moines, IA

Hybrid Schedule

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To analyze recovery claims on behalf of our valued clients to determine benefits due, while ensuring ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices, and specific client service requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Responsible for assigned inventory of subrogation files with recovery.
• Maintains a monthly diary on cadence, aligned to department service expectations and schedules; follows up to ensure timely payment. 
• Processes recoveries into various claims systems to ensure the recovery dollars are applied to appropriate claims file.
• Works with collections agencies when appropriate to collect from at-fault parties and records details in claims file.
• Uses technology and resources, as needed, to complete investigation.
• Responds to clients' questions timely and professionally.
• Approves and/or pays bills as appropriate.
• Prepares various type status reports for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required.

Experience
Two (2) years of general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Claims industry experience preferred.

TAKING CARE OF YOU  

• Flexible work schedule.  

• Referral incentive program.  

• Opportunity to work in an agile environment. [If Applicable]  

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.  

• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE  
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. 

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; 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

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking 

 

NOTE  

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, where job-related.  

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.