Coordinator Integrated Disability Management MHB

Salary: 60,021.00-90,012.00 USD

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

8am – 4pm M-F

Summary:

The Coordinator, Integrated Disability Management (IDM) position is responsible for monitoring and aggressively managing claims leaves, and absences associated with occupational and non-occupational injury and illness from inception to closure. This position requires excellent knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures for handling NYS Workers Compensation and Disability claims. This position also requires the necessary expertise and active involvement in representing Catholic Health at NYS Workers Compensation Board hearings, effective interaction with Third Party Administrators (TPAs), claim reserving practices, Transitional Duty/Return to Work coordination, medical and vocational management, OSHA recordkeeping and compliance with the requirement and process of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), NYS Paid Family Leave, and other state leave programs.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

Associates Degree, seven plus (7) years of experience in lieu of degree

Bachelors Degree in a health related, human services or legal field preferred

Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), and/or claim adjuster licensure preferred

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of claims management or disability case management work experience required

Claims/Case management experience within a Healthcare or Rehabilitation related work environment strongly preferred

Human Resources and benefits related experience a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Excellent knowledge and application of current NYS Workers Compensation and Disability Benefits regulations and practices

Able to work independently in a highly confidential work environment in compliance with all HIPAA requirements

Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint software applications

Solid knowledge and utilization of web-based reporting tools utilized by Workers Compensation and/or Disability TPAs

Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and recording

Understanding and compliance with all legal and ethical practices involving NYS Workers Compensation, Disability, ADA, FMLA, HIPPA, OSHA, and NYS Privacy regulations

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

Office environment with frequent travel to multiple sites required

A current / valid drivers license; use of a personal vehicle required to meet travel requirement applicable to the position

REQNUMBER: 31808