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ATHENS POSITION DETAILS Position Title: Claims Supervisor Department: Workers' Compensation Reports To: Division Claims Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Job Grade: 14 Career Ladder: Next step in progression could include Division Claims Manager ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS Explore the Athens Administrators difference: We have been dynamic, innovative leaders in claims administration since our founding in 1976. We foster an environment where employees not only thrive but consistently recognize Athens as a "Best Place to Work." Immerse yourself in our engaging, supportive, and inclusive culture, offering opportunities for continuous professional growth. Join our nationwide family-owned company in Workers' Compensation, Property & Casualty, Program Business, and Managed Care. Embrace a change and come make an impact with the Athens Administrators family today! POSITION SUMMARY Athens Administrators has an immediate need for a Claims Supervisor to support our Southern California Workers Compensation department. Management that lives less than 36 miles from the Orange, CA office AND have a direct report in the office, are required to work once a week in the office. The remaining days can be worked remotely if technical requirements are met, and the employee resides in Southern California. Athens offices are open for business Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Employee work a 37.5-hour work week with the ability to work a flex schedule with every third Monday or Friday off. As a Claims Supervisor, you'll play a pivotal role in leading and collaborating with Athens management to achieve exciting company goals, run insightful reports, and streamline processes. You'll make impactful daily claims decisions, review files for accuracy, and approve payments that exceed examiner authority. Additionally, you'll ensure top-notch file handling, accurate claims coding, and meet unit closing goals. You'll be the guiding force for your team, planning, organizing, delegating workloads, supervising daily activities, providing training, and offering valuable guidance. In client management, you'll address policy and claims issues, build and maintain strong relationships, attend key meetings, ensure compliance with client instructions, and document interactions, always acting in the client's best interest. Join us and make a difference every day! PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Our new hire should have the skills, ability, and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Additional duties may be assigned: Claims Leadership Work with Athens management to achieve company initiatives and performance goals Consistently strive to improve and streamline current processes Authorize release of payment and settlement Make daily claims decisions regarding plan of action, handling of payment, etc. Review claim files for accuracy Run various reports with an eye for accuracy and confidentiality Approve payments and reserve increases when they rise above Examiner's authority level Work collaboratively with internal and clients' senior management as well as with attorneys to draft settlements and assist with litigation strategies Provide timely information to clients, attorneys, doctors, investigators and injured workers with strong, professional communication Discuss appropriateness of medical treatment with medical case manager Assure consistent and accurate claims coding is occurring on the team Ensure quality file handling and resolution. This includes meeting unit closing goals, verifying proper reserves, providing thorough claims analysis and guiding to correct resolution Use flexibility when working in demanding and changing situations Employee Management Effectively plan, organize and delegate workload for optimal results and to ensure time commitments are met Supervise daily activities of the team by monitoring progress, ensuring compliance with policies, and promptly addressing any issues or conf