Claims Specialist - Connecticut

Summary: CorVel Corporation is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for various industries. The Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist will manage lower-level, non-complex workers’ compensation claims under close supervision, ensuring the best possible outcomes and supporting the goals of the claims department. Responsibilities: - Receives Workers’ Compensation claims, confirms policy coverage and acknowledgment of the claim - Determines validity and compensability of the claim - Establishes reserves and authorizes payments within reserving authority limits - Manages non-complex lost-time workers’ compensation claims under close supervision - Communicates claim status with the customer, claimant and client - Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims review as needed - Assists other claims professionals with more complex or problematic claims as necessary - Additional projects and duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to learn rapidly to develop knowledge and understanding of claims practice - Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems - Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Excel spreadsheets - Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills - Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies - Ability to work both independently and within a team environment - Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and related experience - Current license or certification in Workers' Compensation must be maintained throughout employment with CorVel Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of 1 year of industry experience and claims management preferred Required Skills: Workers’ Compensation claims management, Claims reserving, Claims payment authorization, Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets, Workers’ Compensation license, certification, work in a team Benefits: Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, Paid time off