About the Role
Oversee the full lifecycle of disability management claims, including complex files, from initial assessment to return to work, ensuring accurate documentation and client communication.
Responsibilities
- Manage all non-complex and complex claims, including psychological claims, multiple diagnoses, and co-morbid conditions.
- Conduct detailed functional interviews regarding activities of daily living (ADL) and provide tips to reduce barriers.
- Evaluate medical and workplace information to determine if key elements are present.
- Adjudicate claims in accordance with client and OSI policies with a high degree of excellence.
- Request clinical notes for claims requiring additional clarity.
- Enter detailed claim information, status, communications, and next steps into the Internal Claims Management System.
- Ensure a Care Management Action Plan is in place on all files, as required.
- Manage all claims with a return to work (RTW) focus for the shortest possible duration with a continuous improvement impact.
- Produce appropriate tools to communicate claim status to clients and claimants.
- Develop outcome-focused recovery and return to work plans, facilitating return to work as soon as possible.
- Determine when additional tools are to be used at the appropriate times (e.g., IME / FCE, refer to rehabilitation, medical consultant, pharmacogenetics, cognability, or workstation evaluations).
- Interact with key support service partners and health providers to enhance claim outcomes, facilitate treatment plans, and ensure optimal claimant treatment.
- Maintain awareness of claim status at all times, ensuring the Internal Claims Management System is fully updated.
- Communicate the employee’s functional capabilities to the employer to determine if modified duties can be provided in return to work planning.
- Facilitate return to work consistently with Transitional Return to Work Plans (TRTWP).
- Monitor progressive Transitional Return to Work Plans.
- Follow up on any missing claim actions or information.
- Complete file reviews with Team Lead on any claims over 30 days.
- Complete midpoint review with designated team members.
- Ensure reported comments are updated within the designated timeframe.
- Close claim in the Internal Claims Management System once claimant has returned to work.
- Act as the primary contact on assigned ad hoc claims.
- Record all billable and non-billable time in the Internal Claims Management System.
- Work with client(s) to understand workplace philosophy and job demands.
- Participate in monthly client calls and meetings as required.
- Update any monthly reports, as required.
- Work collaboratively as part of client(s) team both internally and externally.
- Coach and mentor other disability management staff by enhancing their knowledge and education levels.
- Provide support to other Recovery Facilitators and guidance on client(s) specifics and decision process and protocol.
Requirements
- Ability to plan, set objectives, and determine strategy to achieve them.
- Strong sense of urgency and organization/prioritization skills.
- Ability to identify problems and develop effective solutions quickly.
- Ability to work with great accuracy and attention to detail.
- Critical thinking skills, analytical reasoning, strong negotiation skills, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work within set procedures and policies to ensure privacy protocols and standard operating procedures are adhered to at all times.
- Ability to meet and exceed all Key Performance Metrics (KPM).
- Uphold a strict level of confidentiality.
- Excellent emotional intelligence and ability to appreciate different levels of experience providing appropriate support.
- Healthy view and understanding of mental health.
Skills
- Disability Management
- Claims Adjudication
- Return-To-Work Initiatives
- STD Claims Management
- LTD Claims Management
- Knowledge of short-term or long-term disability programs
- Knowledge of various treatment programs
- Knowledge of return to work planning and initiatives
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Understanding of common physical and mental health conditions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn an internal database system
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English (asset)
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Relevant experience in Disability Management / Claims Adjudication / Return-To-Work Initiatives / STD and LTD Claims Management
Education Level
- Registered professional designation / certification or working towards is an asset: (RN, RPN, Kin., RRP or other related healthcare background; Certified Disability Management Practitioner / Certified Return to Work Coordinator)
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $67,000 annually
Benefits
- Extended health care and dental benefits
- A retirement savings plan with company contributions
- A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
- Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
- Assistance for the completion of industry designations
About the Company
- Organizational Solutions Inc. (OSI) is dedicated to providing exceptional disability management services tailored to the unique needs of organizations across Canada.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported.
- We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
- If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com.
