Disability Representative

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It's an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It's having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you're someone who cares, there's a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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Disability Representative

Disability Representative

Our teams connect! We collaborate one day a week in the office for a connection day. Our Irving Office is located at: 2201 W. Royal Lane Suite 125 Irving, Tx 75063

Are you looking for an impactful job requiring that offers an opportunity to develop a professional career? Bring your 2+ years' experience in a office setting or medical experience and grow with us!

• A stable and consistent work environment in an office and/or virtual setting

• A training program to learn how to help employees and customers from some of the world's most reputable brands.

• An assigned mentor and manager who will guide you on your career journey.

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities through increasing responsibilities

• A diverse and comprehensive benefits package to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To process claims and determine benefits due pursuant to a disability plan; to make timely payments and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and other disability offsets; and to ensure the ongoing processing of claims.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

We are looking for enthusiastic and empathetic candidates that want to grow a career. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative team environment, show motivation, and drive in their work ethic, are customer-oriented, naturally empathic and solution-focused.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Makes claim determinations to approve non-complex disability claims or makes a recommendation to team lead to deny claims based on the disability plan.

• Determines benefits due, makes timely claims payments and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and other disability offsets.

• Informs claimants of documentation required to process claims, required time frames, payment information and claims status either by phone, written correspondence and/or claims system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Licensing: High school diploma or GED required.

• Skills: Strong oral and written communication, computer literate - including Microsoft Office, organizational skills required

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, Windows environment.

• Must meet minimum typing requirements.

• Experience: Clerical or customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

TAKING CARE OF YOU

• Entry-level colleagues are offered a world class training program with a comprehensive curriculum.

• An assigned mentor and manager that will support and guide you on your career journey.

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities

• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more.

Work environment requirements

Physical: Computer keyboarding

Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $19.00 per hour. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts

Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing - one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (~~~)