Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage day-to-day duties as a medical only Case Manager in the Group 90 Segment.
- Work-up and process Workers’ Compensation claims.
- Approve and deny medical bills.
- Respond to claimant and provider inquiries via phone and email.
- Routinely communicate with employers to obtain info about claims.
- File forms and correspond with the Workers’ Compensation Board.
- Review claims for retirement or transfer to lost time units.
- Complete other tasks as assigned or as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
For appointment via NY HELPS:
- Four years of customer service experience that required
independence in both verbal and written communication responsibilities; OR
- Associate’s degree or higher and two years of customer service experience as
described above.
For competitive appointment:
- Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year of permanent competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law. Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Eligible titles include, but are not limited to: Administrative Assistant 1, Office Assistant 2, Program Aide.
- Reinstatement: Candidates who have previously held the Assistant Insurance Fund Services Representative title, or a transferable title, may be eligible for consideration for reinstatement.
For 55b/55c Program appointment:
- This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center.
New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.
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