Medical Workers Compensation
Resume:
Patricia Z. Blackwell
Chandler, AZ 85226
EXPERIENCE
For the past 6 months I have worked temporary positions with companies that
deal with workers compensation. With Medical Assurance Group I scheduled
medical appointments for work comp carriers. With the City of Mesa I
handled work comp claims, both medical only and time loss. Further detail
regarding these temp positions can be provided.
I have worked in human resources handling new hire orientations, all new
hire paperwork, insurance benefits, workers compensation, liability
insurance, human resource laws and regulations.
I am a licensed adjuster in the State of Arizona.
July 2004 - June 2009
Workers Compensation Adjuster
Pinnacle Risk Management Services
7500 N. Dreamy Draw, Suite 135
Phoenix, AZ 85020
. Handled time loss claims and medical only claims when an investigation
was required to determine compensability.
. Communicated with injured workers, insured providers and attorneys
when claims were in litigation or required a legal opinion.
. Completed recorded statements when required.
. Obtained wage documents and calculated average monthly wage.
. Paid compensation benefits and filed ICA forms within the time limits
required.
. Coordinated modified duty with physicians, employers and injured
workers.
. Maintain diary and report regularly to clients, meeting each client's
instructions and guidelines.
. Determine if an independent medical evaluation was necessary and
scheduled it. Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodations when
necessary and prepared necessary documents for the evaluation.
. Negotiate settlement with injured workers and monitor vocational
plans.
. Attend Industrial Commission hearings, if necessary, when a claim was
in dispute.
. Monitor medical treatment according to the workers compensation
statutes.
January 2004 - April 2004
Workers Compensation Adjuster
Bashas Risk Management Department
Tempe, AZ
. Handled medical only claims, all setups, 3- point contact calls, and
determined compensability.
. Arranged and handled all medical treatment throughout the life of the
claim.
. Reviewed and paid medical bills.
. Communicated with injured workers and providers as treatment
progressed.
September 2002 - January 2004
Workers Compensation Adjuster
SCF of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
. Handled time loss claims and medical only claims if an investigation
was required to determine compensability.
. Communicated with injured workers, insured providers and attorneys
when claims were in litigation or required a legal opinion.
. Obtained wage documents and calculated average monthly wage.
. Paid compensation benefits and filed ICA forms within the time limits
required.
. Coordinated modified duty with physicians, employers and injured
workers.
. Maintain diary and report regularly to clients, meeting each client's
instructions and guidelines.
. Determine if an independent medical evaluation was necessary and
schedule it. Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodations when
necessary and prepared necessary documents for the evaluation.
. Negotiate settlement with injured workers and monitor vocational
plans.
. Attend Industrial Commission hearings, if necessary, when a claim was
in dispute.
. Monitor medical treatment according to the workers compensation
statutes.
March 2001 - June 2002
Workers Compensation Adjuster
Wilton Adjustment Services
Anchorage, Alaska
. Handled time loss claims
. Communicated with injured workers, insured providers and attorneys
when claims were in litigation or required a legal opinion.
. Completed recorded statements when required.
. Obtained wage documents and calculated average monthly wage.
. Paid compensation benefits and filed Alaska Work Comp Board forms
within the time limits required.
. Coordinated modified duty with physicians, employers and injured
workers.
. Maintain diary and report regularly to clients, meeting each client's
instructions and guidelines.
. Determine if an independent medical evaluation was necessary and
schedule it. Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations when
necessary and prepared necessary documents for the evaluation.
. Negotiated settlement with injured workers and monitored vocational
plans.
. Attend Board hearings, if necessary, when a claim was in dispute.
. Monitor medical treatment according to the workers compensation
statutes.
September 1998 - March 2001
Workers Compensation Adjuster
Northern Adjusters, Inc.
Anchorage, AK
. Handled time loss claims and medical only claims. Tasked with all
aspects of claims management.
. Communicated with injured workers, insured providers and attorneys
. When claims were in litigation or required a legal opinion.
. Completed recorded statements when required.
. Obtained wage documents and calculated average monthly wage.
. Paid compensation benefits and filed ICA forms within the time limits
required.
. Coordinated modified duty with physicians, employers and injured
workers.
. Maintain diary and report regularly to clients, meeting each client's
instructions and guidelines.
. Determine if an independent medical evaluation was necessary and
schedule it. Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodations when
necessary and prepared necessary documents for the evaluation.
. Negotiate settlement with injured workers and monitor vocational
plans.
. Attend Industrial Commission hearings, if necessary, when a claim was
in dispute.
. Monitor medical treatment according to the workers compensation
statutes.
May 1992 - September 1998
Workers Compensation Adjuster
Carr Gottstein Foods Company (Now Safeway)
Anchorage, Alaska
. Handled both time loss and medical only claims for a self-insured
grocery chain
. Obtained wage information and determined time loss benefits
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