Workers' Compensation Specialist - Lafayette, PA

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in the general field of worker's compensation and or Root Cause Analysis.
• Available for overnight travel, 25% of the time.
• This position is a hybrid remote position some on site work is required.
• Obtain Certified Investigation Certificate within six months of hire.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Workers' Compensation Specialist to join our team.

Remote Position: available for candidates residing in PA, DE, FL, LA, MD, NJ, OH, TX, and VA.

Salary: $56,000-$60,000

• Monitor worker's compensation inbox and input all worker's compensation claims into the internal reporting system.
• Set up electronic file for all worker's compensation claim and notify WC Manager via e-mail of critical incidents.
• Assist with annual OSHA log update to First Report System.
• Follow up to getting additional claim information from sites, including form correction. incomplete information, or any additional detail as needed.
• Assist with follow up and management of medical records from treating physicians.
• Responsible for initial contact with employee filing a worker's comp claim.
• Annually assist with self-insurance and AAIP renewal.
• Assume duties as assigned by WC Manager as needed.
• Assist with development of procedure and policy under the guidance of the WC Manager.
• Partner with the safety team to prepare enterprise-wide recommendations on reducing incidents and assist with implementation with a focus on the California region.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and Certified Investigations.
• Investigate significant employee, consumer, or site injury events and assist programs in developing Measurable Improvement Plans designed to prevent future occurrences.
• Assist with any follow up on external agency inquiries including OSHA and Cal OSHA in the California region.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!