ADA Accommodation Coordinator

ADA Accommodation Coordinator

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

Our teams connect! We collaborate onsite and have a hybrid work arrangement. All candidates must live near one of our centers of excellence :

Dubuque, IA : 4141 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002

Cedar Rapids, IA : 333 1st Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401

Coralville, IA : 3273 Ridgeway Drive Coralville IA 52241

Dublin, OH : 5500 Glendon Court Dublin OH 43016

New Albany, OH : 7795 Walton Parkway New Albany, OH 43054

Chicago, IL : 175 W. Jackson Blvd. 12th Fl. Chicago IL 60604

Indianapolis, IN : 8909 Purdue Road Suite 501 Indianapolis, IN 46268

Irving, TX : 2201 W. Royal Lane Suite 125 Irving, TX 75063

Memphis, TN : 8125 Sedgwick Way, Memphis TN 38125

Southfield, MI : 300 Galleria Officentre Southfield MI 48034

Orlando, FL : 12650 Ingenuity Dr Orlando FL 32826

Eden Prairie, MN : 11000 Prairie Lakes Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Primary Purpose :

To process claims and determine accommodation options following written guidelines and procedures pursuant to ADA, state and / or client requirements; to make timely referrals for appropriate disability and federal / state leave of absence eligibility review; and to ensure the ongoing processing of claims.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Informs claimants of documentation required to process claims, required time frames, and claims status either by phone, written correspondence and / or claims system.

Reviews medical information to determine if the claimant meets the requirements under ADA, state, and / or client requirements for a qualifying condition.

Makes claim determinations to approve non-complex ADA claims or makes a recommendation to team lead to deny claims based on the ADA, state, and / or client requirements. Processes ADA claims ensuring compliance with duration control guidelines, ADA and state regulations, and / or client-specific process provisions.

Determines accommodation options; makes timely claims referrals for appropriate disability or federal / state leave of absence eligibility reviews where applicable.

Conducts initial employee interview per process guidelines.

Utilizes the appropriate clinical and vocational resources in case assessment (i.e. duration guidelines, in-house clinicians, ADA job accommodation specialists).

Refers cases as appropriate to team lead.

Maintains professional client relationships.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities :

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Qualifications :

Education & Licensing :

High school diploma or GED required.

Experience :

Two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. One (1) year of benefits or claims management experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge :

Excellent oral and written communication skills

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Analytical and interpretive skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good negotiation skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Work Environment :

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory / Visual : Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $19.00 - $21.00 USD Hourly. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com.