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Short Term Disability Claims Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$23 - $32 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Short Term Disability Claims Specialist
Lincoln Financial
Role Description We are excited to bring on highly motivated Short Term Disability Claims Specialists to staff our ever-growing claims organization. As a Short Term Disability Claims Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting initial and ongoing interviews with claimants, obtaining, and reviewing medical records and making timely and ethical claim determinations. You’ll complete a thorough training to develop new skills and give you the confidence you need to be successful in your new role. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment from the comfort of your own home, then please read on! What you'll be doing: - Communicating with claimants, employers and various medical professionals through phone and e-mail to gather information regarding the Short Term Disability claim. - Collaborating with fellow case managers, nurse case managers and consulting physicians to make appropriate and timely claim determinations. - Reviewing complex medical records and effectively leveraging a variety of tools and resources to understand appropriate approval durations and future action planning. - Completing accurate financial calculations consistent with company and state guidelines. - Providing exceptional customer service and proactively recognizing customer needs and areas of opportunity. Qualifications - High School diploma or GED. - 1-2 years of experience in claims, leaves or customer service. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task. Requirements - Experience with disability and/or absence management (nice to have). - Strong mathematical skills for payment calculations (nice to have). Benefits - Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes. - Leadership development and virtual training opportunities. - PTO/parental leave. - Competitive 401K and employee benefits. - Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program. - Tuition assistance program. - Work arrangements that work for you. - Effective productivity/technology tools and training.
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