LOA/WC Specialist

Description

Onsite role - 5 days/week onsite schedule 7:30-3:30PM or 8:30-4:30PM**

Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with LOA and workers comp experience is highly desired. 

Purpose Statement / Position Summary

• This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center.
• It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy.
• The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.
• This position is responsible for administering the Leave of Absence/FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, Workers compensation, STD and LTD programs in accordance with company policy, federal and state laws. 
• This includes resolving issues and acting as Subject Matter Expert in Leave of Absence/FMLA, STD and LTD.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job 

• Knowledge of LOA policies and procedures
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations as they apply to leave plans
• Knowledge of State workers’ compensation regulations
• Ability to problem solve and or seek guidance as issue arise
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Organizational Expectations 

Trust   

• Delivers promised results, expects and helps others to do the same.
• Is widely trusted and is seen as direct, truthful and authentic. 
• Chooses the right path even when it may be uncomfortable or difficult.
• Takes ownership if mistakes are made and works to correct the situation. 

Ethics 

• Doing the right thing even if no one is watching.
• At all times acts in a moral, ethical way that is compliant with all laws, regulations and policies governing Client's work as a health care provider.

Accountability

Personal Responsibility        

• Accepts full responsibility for personal behavior and contributes as a team member to complete tasks, resolve problems, and achieve goals.
• Follows through on commitments.
• Take responsibility for their actions.

Regulatory Requirements and Compliance 

• Complies with regulatory requirements, applicable laws, and policies and procedures set forth by the organization and individual departments.
• Maintains all license and certification requirements.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Effectively manages time and resources to reduce waste and complete individual, team, unit/department, or organizational-wide work activities.

Specific job related responsibilities and duties.

• Facilitates and Maintains Leave of Absence Process
• Assist with Workers Compensation Process
• Assist with Interactive Process and Alternative Duty Program
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• 3-5 years of FMLA/Leave of Absence (LOA) experience required
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office 
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred
• Effective multitasking skills in a high volume, fast paced, team-oriented environment.

Education

• Associate degree or two year of college preferred 
• CEBS designation preferred