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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing FMLA, STD claims, and various leave policies while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. Proficient in case assessment, medical documentation review, and facilitating return-to-work planning with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and empathy.
Highest-signal resume keywords
FMLA ManagementShort Term Disability (STD) Case ManagementMedical Documentation ReviewConflict ResolutionInterpersonal Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Leave ManagementCase AssessmentMedical Certification AnalysisReturn-To-Work PlanningProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionEmpathyNegotiation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Paperless EnvironmentOnline Case Management Systems
Industry Keywords
FMLASTD ClaimsState-Specific Leave LawsSelf-Insured PlansCompany-Specific Leave Policies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and process FMLA, other Federal leaves, Military leaves, State leaves, company-specific leave claims, and STD claims
- Conduct case assessments and contact employees and client contacts by telephone, email, or ad hoc meetings
- Explain the leave management process and employee accountabilities
- Gather information for assessment purposes
- Document factors supporting or inhibiting successful return to work
- Review relevant information and consult health professionals, supervisory teams, and external vendors
- Confirm approval or denial recommendations for leave and STD cases
- Analyze medical certifications and documentation
- Inform STD claimants about required documentation, timeframes, claim status, approvals, denials, and consults
- Determine return-to-work goals and support return-to-work planning
- Act as primary case contact and communicate with employer representatives throughout the claim lifecycle
- Follow operating procedures and training requirements
- Attend Case Management and Disability Management team meetings and training
- Complete other assigned projects and tasks
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 3+ years of direct experience managing Leaves and STD disability case management
- Computer skills and ability to work primarily online in a paperless environment
- Strong interpersonal and helping skills
- Assessment and problem-solving skills
- Deep understanding of FMLA and state-specific leave laws
- Experience managing self-insured Short Term Disability (STD) Plans
- Experience managing company-specific paid and unpaid leave policies
- Ability to review and interpret medical documentation
- Ability to translate clinical restrictions against essential job functions and make workplace accommodation recommendations
- Exceptional conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Ability to handle sensitive medical information with extreme confidentiality and empathy
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, as required
