Job Summary
This role supports an international organization by handling workers compensation insurance claims for customers through remote work in a day shift schedule. The specialist provides empathetic and accurate customer service in Spanish and English ensuring timely resolution of claims and clear communication. The position focuses on efficient claim handling regulatory adherence and a positive customer experience in a fully virtual environment.
Responsibilities
- Handle end to end workers compensation claims by gathering information recording details accurately and ensuring timely processing to support fair and consistent outcomes for all parties involved.
- Manage high volume customer service interactions for workers compensation claims through phone and digital channels maintaining a calm and professional tone to resolve inquiries efficiently.
- Provide clear explanations of workers compensation coverage claim status and next steps in both Spanish and English helping customers and claimants understand their rights and responsibilities.
- Document every customer contact claim update and decision in the claim management system with strong attention to detail ensuring that all records are complete and audit ready.
- Coordinate with internal teams such as medical review investigations and payments to obtain required information and move each workers compensation claim toward timely resolution.
- Review medical reports incident descriptions and employer statements to validate claim information and identify any missing data needed to support accurate decisions.
- Apply company policies and jurisdictional guidelines consistently when evaluating workers compensation claims supporting fair outcomes and reducing claim handling risks.
- Communicate claim decisions and actions to claimants employers and internal partners in a respectful and empathetic manner anticipating questions and addressing concerns proactively.
- Support quality and compliance objectives by following standard operating procedures participating in internal audits and correcting any identified data or process gaps promptly.
- Use customer feedback and claim trends to suggest improvements in processes and customer communication helping the organization deliver more efficient and compassionate claims service.
- Manage daily work in a remote environment by organizing tasks meeting productivity targets and using collaboration tools to stay connected with the wider claims team.
- Protect sensitive personal and medical information by rigorously following data privacy expectations and secure handling practices in all customer and claim interactions.
- Contribute to the company mission by helping injured workers receive timely benefits supporting employers with clear information and ultimately strengthening trust in the workers compensation system.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate professional experience in customer service roles for at least two years with consistent performance in handling complex or sensitive customer interactions.
- Show proven exposure to workers compensation claims with clear understanding of claim intake investigation benefit calculation and closure activities.
- Use fluent Spanish reading writing and speaking skills along with strong English communication to interact effectively with multilingual claimants and employers.
- Apply strong listening skills empathy and problem solving abilities to manage distressed customers and guide them calmly through the claims journey.
- Operate comfortably in a work from home setup by maintaining reliable connectivity following virtual work protocols and managing time to meet day shift expectations.
- Utilize claim management or customer service tools with confidence entering data accurately and navigating multiple applications during live customer conversations.
- Display familiarity with basic insurance concepts especially within workers compensation including wage replacement medical benefits and return to work coordination.
- Adapt quickly to updated policies new procedures and changes in claim handling guidelines showing flexibility and commitment to continuous learning.
Certifications Required
Preferred certifications include Customer Service certification or Insurance claims related certification such as AIC or similar.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
