Workers’ Compensation Claims Supervisor - Las Vegas, NV - Full-time / Part-time

Position Description:

Welcome to one of the toughest and most
fulfilling ways to help people, including yourself. We offer the latest tools,
most intensive training program in the industry and nearly limitless
opportunities for advancement. Join us and start doing your life's best work.Flexible? Friendly? Fast on your feet? That's a great start. Accurate? Accountable? Self Directed? These traits can take you places. Our claims operations are the focal point of handling information about services patients receive and the way those services get paid. It's complex, detailed work. It's fast paced challenge. It's a job that calls on you to be thoughtful, resourceful, team-driven and customer-focused. To put it mildly, there is never a dull moment.The Claims Supervisor provides oversight of the claims unit. Positions in this function perform file reviews and audits, review, investigate and render determination pursuant to the laws and regulations, determine benefit eligibility, calculate and pay benefits on all eligible workers compensation claims. The Claims Supervisor will train staff on proper claims handling and current Nevada workers compensation statutes and regulations.Primary Responsibilities: Supervision of claims staff including staff hiring, training, coaching, counseling and evaluating performance Conduct file reviews, audits; and monitor quality of work to ensure optimum achievement of established goals and is in accordance with client and Company guidelines Responsible for the claim unit’s compliance to regulatory requirements Maintains knowledge of new and existing regulations, case law and court decisions, which could affect claims handling procedures Responsible for adequate reserves, timely settlements, and reasonable expenses within established authority level Provide coverage in the absence of examiner staff

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED 3+ years of Nevada workers compensation claims experience handling indemnity and catastrophic claims Prior leadership and training experience Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word (create and modify documents), Microsoft Excel (create and modify spreadsheets, ability to use pivot tables), and Microsoft Outlook (ability to use email and calendar) Advanced knowledge of case law and state Workers Compensation laws, subrogation, reserve setting and litigation management Preferred Requirements: Nevada Hearing License Independent Adjuster LicenseSoft Skills: Ability to multi-task and understand multiple products and multiple levels of benefits within each product Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Keywords: united healthgroup, optum, healthcare, leadership, training, workers compensation, indemnity cliams, catastrophic claims, word, excel, outlook, case law, Nevada Hearing License, Independent Adjuster License