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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: LAKEWOOD, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

JOB SUMMARY:

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Corporate Workers Compensation Specialist<BR>Business Unit Milgard Manufacturing<BR>Job Posting Category Legal<BR>City Tacoma<BR>State/Province Washington<BR>Country United States<BR>Job Description SUMMARY OF POSITION:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><BR>Responsible for the promotion of a safe and healthy work environment and to prevent and minimize work injury costs. Assists with injury prevention, accident investigations and managing and monitoring claim activity. Works closely with injured workers, medical providers, TPA, defense counsel, vocational counselors, nurse case manager, investigators and Milgard supervisors and managers.<BR><BR>KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<BR>?Maintains current knowledge of industry regulations, trends and practices.<BR>?Provides training support and research with timely, accurate and effective delivery to meet objectives.<BR>?Acts with a sense of fiduciary responsibility.<BR>?Monitors loss run reports for trends and increases and alerts management to concerns.<BR>?Assists with investigation of accidents, near misses or problem areas and recommends future preventive measures including alternative methods or fixtures to alleviate hazards.<BR>?Assists injured worker with workers? compensation benefits, including appropriate medical care.<BR>?Coordinates action plan with TPA and defense attorneys.<BR>?Compiles and submits reports required by company management, regulatory agencies and insurance companies.<BR>?Coordinates and attends claims reviews.<BR>?Assists injured workers to return to work.<BR>?Manages workers? compensation costs to reduce liability.<BR>?Communicates with supervisors/managers on status of injured worker.<BR>?Candidate will become knowledgeable of the Milgard Performance System {MPS?} which objectively measures work performance. Create and execute MPS action plans; meet MPS commitments, and work within the guidelines of MPS.<BR>?Reflect Milgard business values and the Milgard Philosophy in all business interactions.<BR>?Adhere to safety policies and procedures related to all facets of job.<BR><BR><BR>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.<BR><BR><BR>LEVEL OF SUPERVISION:<BR>?None<BR><BR>EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:<BR>?Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local Regulations and Industry Requirements<BR>?5-8 years claim management experience<BR><BR><BR>EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATION/FORMAL TRAINING:<BR>Bachelors Degree; or 5-8 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience<BR><BR><BR><BR>ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:<BR>?Technical writing ability and good teaching skills.<BR>?Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English<BR>?Sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently.<BR>?Proficiency in computers including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.<BR>?Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.<BR>?Ability to work in, and pro                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       </font></td>
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