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Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Phoenix, AZ (Arizona)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid/Flexible : Work at home and use the office as appropriate for in-person collaboration.

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Hiring Manager: Johnny Lester

Requisition #: 73765

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on highly motivated STAT / PFL Claims Specialists to staff our ever-growing claims organization.

As a STAT / PFL Claims Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting initial and ongoing interviews with claimants, obtaining, and reviewing medical records and making timely and ethical claim determinations. You’ll complete a thorough training to develop new skills and give you the confidence you need to be successful in your new role. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment from the comfort of your own home, then please read on!

What you'll be doing

• Communicating with claimants, employers and various medical professionals through phone and e-mail to gather information regarding the Short Term Disability claim.

• Collaborating with fellow case managers, nurse case managers and consulting physicians to make appropriate and timely claim determinations.

• Reviewing complex medical records and effectively leveraging a variety of tools and resources to understand appropriate approval durations and future action planning

• Completing accurate financial calculations consistent with company and state guidelines.

• Providing exceptional customer service and proactively recognizing customer needs and areas of opportunity.

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• High School diploma or GED

• 1-2 years of experience in claims, leaves or customer service

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task

Nice to haves :

• Experience with disability and/or absence management

• Strong mathematical skills for payment calculations

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 10th, 2024, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

Level: N3-1

The pay range for this position is $22.84 - $28.85 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial Group are considered property of Lincoln Financial Group and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial Group (LFG) is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Opportunities throughout LFG are available to employees and applicants and are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. We have a drug free work environment and we perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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Lincoln Financial Group ("LFG") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veterans status, or genetic information. Opportunities throughout LFG are available to employees and applicants and are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. We have a drug free work environment and we perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.