Claims Reviews Specialist (Workers Compensation)

Aerotek has an immediate opening for a Claims Review Specialist (Workers Compensation) at the corporate office in Hanover, MD.OVERVIEWReporting to the Workers Compensation Compliance Supervisor and Workers Compensation Compliance Manager, the Claims Review Specialist will assist in the monitoring and administering of Aerotek's workers compensation program to ensure the maximum cost containment. Seek to ensure that Third Party Administrator (TPA) is managing claims efficiently.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSConducts and properly document all incident /accident investigations into our RIMIS system. Ensures the TPA thoroughly and properly investigates all initial claims. Monitor to ensure that TPA follows appropriate state workers compensation laws and defensesWithin the scope of authority, reviews and authorizes worker’s compensation settlement offers to be made by the TPAEffectively monitors medical and disability claim authorizations and payments to ensure their appropriate and accurateReviews costs associated with all claims handling and develops strategies to improve performanceWorks with TPA to move claims toward closurePartners with Safety, Human Resources and Corporate Legal to drive claims managementMakes appropriate referrals to outside vendors such as defense attorneys, nurse case managers and investigatorCollect OSHA data and update OSHA field in GRACoordinates the colleague’s release to transitional duty with the Return to Work Specialist and the Field Office;Obtains evidence in contested and/or litigated claims to assist outside attorneys to defend claim and to prepare for trialInitiates subrogation where appropriate with management’s authorizationPrepares for and attends Claim Review Conference with TPA to evaluate individual cases; reviews, and adjusts financial reserves of claims; negotiates with TPA the settlement of claims within established authority and work together to develop detailed and doable Plans of ActionsReview reserves and provide authorization to TPA, where appropriate within authorityReviews performance of external vendors in the areas of claims administration, manages litigation and make recommendation to Workers Compensation Compliance Supervisor for adjustmentsMonitors and reviews workers compensation claims and the claims processing; identifies claims management trends and inefficiencies and make recommendation as neededParticipates in developing strategies to reduce claims frequency and severityEstablishes and maintains a file and diary on all open claimsParticipates in communicating claims trends to Regional Safety ManagerWorking with Compliance Supervisor to develop and conduct training to field offices regarding workers compensation issues and processAttends training sessions, conferences and workshops to keep abreast of current practices, programs and legal issues for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functionsAuthority level for settlements up to $70,000Authority level for reserves up to $80,000QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma required3 years work experience in insurance, workers compensation claim management or risk management orAbility to learn TPA system & generate requested reportsPer Pay Transparency Acts:The range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 + annual bonus potential of $4,000Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:Medical, dental & vision401(k)/RothInsurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)Short and long-term disabilityHealth & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition AssistanceTime Off/Leave (PTO, Primary Caregiver/Parental Leave)Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Created: 2026-03-13