The posting
The Risk Management department at Acadian Ambulance is currently looking for a Workers Compensation Coordinator at the Lafayette location. The selected candidate will coordinate all aspects of workers compensation claims for Acadian Companies employees across multiple states and internationally.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knowledge of laws regulating worker’s compensation, and insurance coverage, along with interviewing and investigative skills.
- Review incident reports submitted for employee injuries
- Review requests for initial medical treatment and approve if applicable
- Decide how each claim should be opened with the insurance carrier or Third Party Administrator (TPA)
- Coordinate the administration of workers compensation claims
- Assist with claims investigation process when necessary or requested by carrier/TPA
- Review medical bills/reports on workers compensation claims
- Remain in contact with injured employees to stay informed of their current status
- Contact outside agencies re: procedures & requirements
- Remain in contact with assigned vendors
- Attend trials/depositions on behalf of company when requested by Manager
- Continually inform Acadian management of claims status
- Attend seminars to ensure current knowledge of any changes or new laws
- Coordinate activities of claims/risk management assistant
- Assist TPA with subrogation on workers compensation claims
- Review loss/run reports from carrier/TPA
- Generate a variety of internal reports regarding work comp claims
- Ensure availability after hours to coordinate approvals with management or HSE
- Generate pre-injury wages information for carrier/TPA
- Generate weekly and bi-weekly timesheets for any employee out on work comp
- Other related activities at the request of Risk Manager or his/her supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Degree or GED
- College Degree preferred when combined with insurance training and job experience
- Workers compensation claims experience/knowledge preferred
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



