External - Claims Service Representative - Summer - Winnipeg, Canada - WCB Manitoba
Description
Job Summary:
May 1, September 1, 2023
Up to 4 Summer Term Positions
Acts as the primary point of contact for responding to and resolving claim and coverage related telephone inquiries from workers, employers, representatives, healthcare practitioners, and other service providers received in the Claims Service Centre or when Adjudicators or Case Managers are not available.
Job Duties:
The Claims Service Representative is responsible for creating new claim files, ensuring Workers Compensation coverage, accepting specific no time loss claims, and managing each inquiry to a resolution that provides for customer satisfaction and meets organizational standards and objectives.
When unable to resolve an inquiry prior to the end of the call, takes steps necessary for resolution immediately following the call or arranges for an Adjudicator or Case Manager to resolve on a timely basis.
Follows established procedures to create new claim files, input data, search the database, and verify and collect information by calling for, or requesting reports from injured workers, employers and healthcare providers.
Follows department standards for gathering, reviewing, and assessing information to establish Workers Compensation coverage for new claims, communicating decisions to affected parties where appropriate, and referring to the Supervisor or Assessment Services in cases where further action is necessary.
Utilizes each inquiry as an opportunity to address customer concern(s) and anticipate future needs, reviewing outstanding or future claim file tasks when appropriate.
Reviews the claim file and approves medical expenses within specified guidelines and authority levels. Manages claim owner approved wage loss issues. Refers inquiries that are highly unusual, complex or above authority levels to the appropriate Adjudicator or Case Manager.
Updates claim files as part of each call; clearly documents customer communication including any information gathered, entitlement decisions made, actions taken and claim tasks created.
Completes statistical coding of claims within quality and timeliness standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Actively enrolled in post-secondary education, returning in Fall 2023
Typing speed of 35 w.p.m. (error rate less than 5%)
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software in a Windows environment
Excellent customer service skills including the ability to manage potentially confrontational situations with tact and diplomacy
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to deal with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to obtain, assess and evaluate information through claim file review, listening and/or questioning in order to problem solve and support decision making
Ability to perform detailed and accurate work in a fast paced environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Customer service experience in a call centre environment including knowledge of call centre telephony and technology would be an asset
Knowledge of advanced communication skills such as active listening and de-escalation techniques would be an asset
Competencies:
Essential:
Client Service Orientation
Interpersonal Communication
Analysis/Problem Assessment
Written Communication
Very Important:
Judgment/Problem Solving
Quality Orientation/Attention to Detail
Important:
Teamwork
Additional Information:
- This summer student position is only open to students who will be returning to postsecondary education in the fall. Any applicant who does not meet this criteria will not be considered.
Please note that this position will begin on May 1, 2023 with an 8 week training class and end on September 1, 2023.
You may be asked to demonstrate your ability through competency based interviewing and/or testing.
Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset.
The WCB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce with equitable representation of Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTTSQ+ persons and members of other equity-seeking groups.
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