Case Manager - Life & Disability Services

Base Salary Range: $80000 - $95000

Job Title: Case Manager - Life & Disability Services
Job ID: 82576
Location: Edmonton, Alberta


Overview:
Our client is continuing to grow their team and are looking for additional Case Managers. Working in a flexible work style arrangement, our Case Managers are responsible for managing Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability claims. You will manage the initial decision making on the claim as well as ongoing management including developing and monitoring treatment plans, return to work planning and rehabilitation programs. As a Case Manager, you will develop relationships with involved parties and provides expert advice to internal and external customers on a daily basis.


What you will be doing:

• Adjudicate Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability claims.

• Ensure proper application of rules and regulations as outlined in the Group Policy and in accordance with the Canadian Life and Health Association (CLHIA) guidelines.

• Plan, implement and evaluate sound case management principles.

• Responsible for the issuance of correct benefit payment.

• Responsible for professional and accurate verbal and written communication with all stakeholders.

• Manage assigned portfolio and become subject matter expert on assigned groups.

• Communicate with other Alberta Blue Cross® departments including Medical Underwriting, Group Underwriting, Sales, Group Administration, and Accounting to provide and exchange information regarding claims activities, eligibility and financial transactions.

What you must have:

• Degree or diploma in a health-related field such as in Nursing, Kinesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine or Social Work is an asset.

• Experience related to disability claims management.

• Knowledge of the insurance benefit industry is considered an asset.

• Strong analytical skills, detail orientation and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated excellence in the decision-making process especially when under pressure.

• Strong team-player skills and cooperative attitude.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven strength in the areas of flexibility, innovation and independence.

• Ability to deal effectively with external stakeholders and coworkers.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

• Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) would be an asset.

• Enrollment in LOMA or other industry related courses would be an asset.

Salary/Rate Range: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00



Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com