Injury Management Specialist - Surrey, Canada - Disability Management Insitute Inc.

Description

Disability Management Institute (DMI) offers small and medium sized employers flexible innovative solutions to their disability management needs


Our specialties include:

WCB/WSIB Claims Management, Self-Funded Sick Leave Adjudication, and Non Occupational Absence Management, Return to Work Planning and Disability Management.

Ranging in size from employees our clients span the public and private sectors and cover a wide range of industries.

We're currently looking for an
Injury Management Specialist to join our team
remotely in Canada. This position will partner and add value to our clients through the effective management of occupational (WCB) Claims.


Outcomes

• Effective and professional communication with WCB, employer and workers
• Work cooperatively with the WCB, employer and employees to positively impact a claim
• Educate workers and employers on their responsibilities, obligations under the WCB Act and related policies
• Develop and understand the value proposition to our clients
• Proactively manage a caseload through early intervention
• Building successful relationships to assist in claims management process

Responsibilities

• Proactively collect and evaluate relevant information and documentation from workplace parties
• Contacts employees within 24 hours of receiving report of Injury Form, explaining the role of DMI, and collects pertinent information
• Prepares and submits Form 7 to WCB for lost time injuries and medical aid.
• Communicates with WCB, employer and workers on a regular basis
• Charts communication in Disability Management System
• Proactively manage a caseload through early intervention

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• Assist workers and employers to develop return to work plans
• Reviews WCB correspondence and determines next steps
• Liaises with the provincial Workers' Compensation Boards
• Provides claim updates to clients as required

Education & Experience

• Demonstrated understanding of WBC policy and practices.
• Experience in disability management or return to work is an asset but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Well developed communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work
• Welldeveloped analytical skills

The Perks
In addition to becoming part of a creative, challenging, and stimulating work environment, we also offer:

• competitive salary & benefits program

- paid time off, including flex time
- education assistance

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer matching

- participation in our Happy Friday program