Claim Operations Associate -- Eastern or Central Time

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

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Great American's Strategic Comp division is currently seeking a Claim Operations Associate to support our growing Claim Operations department. This is a work from home opportunity for candidates located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone. This is a non-exempt/hourly position with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates beginner to intermediate knowledge of the claims operations and the ability to address simple requests and complaints received via telephone, email, or voicemail, with some guidance

• Expands upon and employs problem-solving skills and learns the investigative methods needed to actively seek information required to resolve inquiries and issues

• Accepts and resolves call center calls and utilizes call center software

• Learns to identify discrepancies in information gathered

• Refers non-routine/complex issues to manager or more experienced staff 

• Becomes familiar with and utilizes multiple computer systems for policy analysis, claim management, data management, reporting, and productivity

• Learns to utilize ClaimConnect, ClaimCenter, OpsNow, and Outlook to track workload, manage activities, remain organized, and timely

• May learn to execute basic claim setup and entry, coverage verification, and financial transactions

• May assist with and/or create general correspondence

• Maintains a professional demeanor in all situations

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned

• Works productively under close supervision; relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job

QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience, Location & Availability:

• High school diploma is required

• Related billing claims assistant, claims processing or claims operations support experience is required

• Workers' compensation claims experience is preferred

• Location within the Eastern or Central Time Zone is preferred

• Must be available to work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

  Additional Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form is required

• Must be able to work with accuracy and speed with a variety of internal and external contacts

• Must be self-motivated as this is a work-from-home position

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary (requires prolonged sitting, continuous use of computer)

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Salary Range:

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.