Utah Transit Authority

Join the Utah Transit Authority as a Workers' Compensation Adjuster and make a meaningful impact every day! In this dynamic role, you will help UTA care for injured employees as they recover. You will collaborate with healthcare providers and attorneys, investigate claims, and ensure compliance with state laws. This position allows you to tackle a variety of cases, including complex indemnity claims, while sharpening your analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. With UTAs commitment to taking care of its employees, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a supportive work environment and foster a culture of safety and well-being.Youll play a crucial part in ensuring fair and timely compensation for employees while minimizing potential disputes and litigation. With opportunities for professional growth, a competitive benefits package, and the chance to work alongside a dedicated team, this role offers both personal and career development. Take pride in knowing that your work directly impacts the lives of UTA employees, helping them navigate challenging times with confidence and care.As the Workers' Compensation Adjuster, you will:

Handle claims filed by UTA employees injured on the job.
Investigate claims and review medical records.
Determine the validity of injuries and calculate benefits.
Ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.
Collaborate with injured employees, healthcare providers, and attorneys to resolve claims efficiently.
Provide appropriate compensation to injured employees.
Focus primarily on medical-only cases and some complex indemnity cases.
Utilize strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills to effectively handle cases and minimize potential disputes or litigation in the state's workers' compensation system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSES:

Three years in workers' compensation or another claims-related field.
Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare field. (In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 4 additional years of experience will be considered)
Associates in Claims certification and Adjusters license for the state of Utah are preferred, but not required.
Must have a valid Utah driver's license. Must be a safe driver with no more than four moving violations in the past three years. Cannot have more than one violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of alcohol and any drug within the last ten years.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Computer competency
Analytical thinking
Investigation skills
Communication
Time management

ABILITIES (UTA Competencies)

Embraces Outward Mindset Exhibiting strong E.I. skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Managing conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.
Develops Self & Others Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
Ensures Fairness Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.
Puts Safety First Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements, and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment. Supporting safety activities. Promptly reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, and accidents.
Instills Trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values Differences Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Builds Effective Teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Drives Engagement Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Ensures Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.- OR -An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pets health and needs).

For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits Pay Range: $56,000.00 to 67,000.00 depending on experienceIf interested, apply before: Monday, January 21st, 2024 @ 5:59 PM MST* UTA promotes equal employment opportunities through its employment practices to current employees as well as internal and external applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, status as a parent, or genetic information. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.PM21

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