Human Resources Assistant (Workers Compensation)
Full-time
Junior Executive
2 hours ago
Duties include, but are not limited to: Supports technical review, ana.....
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Supports technical review, analysis and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of WC claims.
- Provides guidance and counsel to facility and VISN employees, managers and supervisors regarding their rights, responsibilities and requirements under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA).
- Evaluates the disposition of each workers' compensation claim against the required elements and determines next steps including transmission of documents, written responses, and tracking.
- Assists Specialist with coordinating access to the work site when requested by the OWCP Field Nurse and/or the OWCP Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist to conduct a job site visit to determine the extent (if any) a job may need to be modified to accommodate work restrictions.
- Reviews and interprets medical portions of less complex claims and research medical terms, procedures, and protocol of medical treatment to effectively manage claims and to understand the impact of the injured employee's medical condition.
- Reviews the medical costs associated with a claim to ensure that medical procedures, treatment and prescriptions are related to the accepted work-related injury.
- Evaluates, authorizes, and approves requests for Continuation of Pay (COP), or annual and sick leave used. Monitors requests for appropriate payment on a biweekly basis.Monitors and evaluates leave related to FECA claims for accuracy of payment and resolves discrepancies.
- Develops and monitors light duty assignments for injured workers until they can return to their preinjury position.Identifies and coordinates permanent job offers when the injured employee cannot return to their pre-injury position because they are permanently partially disabled.
- Assists in development of educational and training materials.
- Provides Specialist with draft responses to Congressional Inquiries, including but not limited to MSPB and civil litigation issues both orally and in writing by reviewing workers' compensation cases, performing fact finding, and advising and/or representing management officials as necessary.
- Preparation of workers' compensation documents for fraud proceedings and prosecution as requested.Prepares a written statement of challenge with appropriate oversight to notify OWCP of the deficiencies when any of the five elements are not met with factual and objective.
- Monitors the medical progress and duty status of all injured workers by obtaining periodic medical reports to determine work capacity.
- Other duties as assigned.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Workers Compensation)/PD99960A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $53,046 Per Year (GS 5-7)
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