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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/01/15

Applications Due05/16/15

Vacancy ID20762

NY HELPNo

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleAssistant Claims Services Representative

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $37998 to $46573 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 199 Church Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Minimum Qualifications Reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list for this title; or, one year of permanent, competitive-class service in a title eligible for transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Examples of eligible titles include the following: Clerk 2, Calculations Clerk 2, Senior Mail and Supply Clerk, Keyboard Specialist 2, Assistant Workers Compensation Examiner, Secretary 1, and Motor Vehicle Representative.

Duties Description Under close supervision, develops and processes workers' compensation or disability benefits claims; organizes claims files; examines accident and medical reports to determine compensability and liability; analyzes claims records and initiates proper processing routines; examines medical bills and authorizes payment; negotiates an adjustment or recommends arbitration; recommends investigation of cases and prepares cases for hearings; issues payments for lower exposure compensation claims; assesses subrogation recovery potential and pursues accordingly; closes files within prescribed timeframes as determined by performance measures; refers cases for Section 32 settlement to higher-level claims staff; determines the compensability and liability of claims relating to cancelled policies; answers written and telephone inquiries from claimants, attorneys, doctors, vendors and employers; and assists higher level claims staff on more difficult and higher valued claims.

Additional Comments This position will also receive $3,026 location pay.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Melissa Mochrie

Telephone

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address hr@nysif.com

Address

Street 15 Computer Drive West

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease include the position title and vacancy id number on your cover letter. Candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to hr@nysif.com.

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