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Work Comp Examiner

Under the supervision of the Workers' Compensation Manager, this position manages an assigned portion of university employee worker's compensation claims.

Receive and investigate claims to approve, suspend, or deny claims within the statutory guidelines laid out by Wisconsin Stats. Chapter 102.

Following compensability determination, issues timely workers compensation benefits and maintains appropriate case reserves.

Interprets and evaluates medical reports to determine benefits.

Handle confidential information relating to employee data and medical records

Recommends appropriate use of third-party services such as private investigations, independent medical examinations, and case management services.

Evaluates the potential for third party lawsuits and notifies all parties of the state's subrogation interests.

Assist campuses in the coordination of early return to work programs, striving to restore the injured worker to a pre-injury health status and gainful employment.

Pays medical bills when appropriate; also authorizes payment of bills to bill review.

The Office of Risk Management is to provide a safe and healthful higher education environment for students, faculty, staff, and others utilizing UW System programs and facilities. The Office of Risk Management strives to meet this goal with:

Proactive loss prevention, health, safety, and environmental management

Quality property, liability, and worker's compensation claim management

Protection of UW System assets

Risk assessments and mitigation planning

The Office of Risk Management efforts encompass developing and maintaining emergency management systems and responses, monitoring areas of high risk, providing guidance and expertise on workers compensation claims and workplace injuries, negotiating insurance policies on behalf of the UW System, and more.

This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) academic staff appointment. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range of $50,000 - $62,500 annually commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

While experience in worker's compensation is helpful, we will accept entry level applicants and 'on the job' training will be provided.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient use of Microsoft Office Products

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to analyze difficult problems and make independent judgments

Experience with claims management

Basic understanding of medical terminology

Ability to understand and administer relevant worker's compensation law and return to work programs.

The office is located at 780 Regent Street, Suite 105, Madison, Wisconsin 53715. This position has an in-office requirement of three days per week. The remaining two days may be worked remote/off-site. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.

Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through February 15, 2026. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.

To receive full consideration, applicants are required to apply online and provide in PDF format a Resume and Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications.

Questions may be addressed to angie.koppen@uwss.wisconsin.edu.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting uwshr@wisconsin.edu.

This offer of employment is conditional pending the results of a criminal background check and a reference check process that includes questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If you have prior work history within the past 7 years with the Universities of Wisconsin, your personnel file will also be reviewed for employee misconduct. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on, before, or after the effective date of appointment.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff. Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides statistics on campus crime in its Annual Security Report. For more information on university campus statistics see https://www.wisconsin.edu/compliance/clery/.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.