Job Description
KO Business Solutions is a family-owned consulting and staffing agency in the Chicagoland area that supports the hiring needs of companies across the country. Our valued industrial staffing partner is looking for a Data Entry Specialist- Risk Management to join their team!
Location: Onsite, Hillside, IL
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week
Payrate: $20/hr
Job-Type: 3-month contract w/ opportunity for conversion
Language: Bilingual in English & Spanish
The Data Entry Specialist- Risk Management is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of our partner's workers' compensation claims. This individual will actively manage claims activities, ensuring efficient processing and resolution. They will also maintain regular communication with carriers, third-party administrators (TPAs), medical providers, and other branches to facilitate timely claim adjudication and compliance. The Data Entry Specialist- Risk Management plays a vital role in maintaining clear communication, accurate documentation, and ensuring all claims are managed in line with company policies.
Duties & Responsibilities: Monitor and track claims activity, working closely with carriers and TPAs to ensure efficient processing and appropriate adjudication of workers' compensation claims. Collaborate with medical providers to obtain and follow up on work status reports, ensuring up-to-date information on employees' medical conditions and work capabilities. Schedule and coordinate periodic claims reviews with carriers, brokers, and legal teams, and prepare supporting documentation for these meetings. Maintain accurate records of claims, communications, and other related documents; prepare and distribute comprehensive reports summarizing claims data, trends, and potential issues. Analyze, investigate, and assess losses to determine coverage and claim resolution, providing necessary information to management and underwriting teams. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, statutory regulations, and ethical guidelines when managing claims. Provide general administrative support related to workers' compensation claims, including data entry, filing, and handling correspondence. Assist with other administrative tasks as assigned and support the team in managing additional responsibilities as they arise. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, required. Associate's degree in business administration, or related fields, preferred. 1-2 years of experience in data-entry Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance provided upon successful conversion. Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation Pay, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, etc. Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This work environment is an office setting where work is performed sitting at a desk. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but can become louder based on the volume of incoming candidates. When traveling to client sites, the work environment is a light industrial/manufacturing setting which often times can be a louder, cold, and dusty environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will also be required to travel to client locations and which requires their own transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
KO Business Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
KO Business Solutions participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees. As required by law, we will provide the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov.
Job Type: 3-month contract with opportunity for conversion
Rate of Pay: $20/hr
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