Job Description

Title: RISK MANAGEMENT/PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

Coordinates administration of worker’s compensation insurance; received, reviews, processes, and maintains worker’s comp documentation; submits necessary documentation to appropriate worker’s comp insurance carrier; monitors status of current/ongoing workers’ compensation claims and maintains records; conducts investigations and site visits to research worker’s compensation incidents. Maintains, updates, and distributes OSHA logs of worker’s compensation injury data to county departments/schools to review data for their area of assignment; reviews worker’s compensation reports to verify status and appropriateness of payments. Communicates/interacts with insurance representatives/adjusters regarding claim processing, claim closures, insurance procedures, improvements, or other issues; works with risk management personnel regarding procedures, disposition of forms, or other issues. Assists with payroll activities and reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and two years accounting/bookkeeping experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the acceptable knowledge, abilities and skills, as evidenced in the following performance responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment, and clerical techniques.
Knowledge of word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Ability to use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to converse with members of the general public in a pleasant and effective manner; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to work under general supervision.

Performance Responsibilities:

Processes Employer's First Report of Accident and Employee's Statement forms, insuring proper information is assembled.
Processes and checks all medical claims for accuracy; reconciles all monthly statements of medical claims.
Sets up and maintains accurate leave tables and files in the AS400 system and Kronos time and attendance systems.
Processes and records sick leave, emergency leave, and annual leave.
Prepares various consolidated reports and summary reports.
Maintains confidentiality of reports, records, correspondence, and communications when required to handle such material.
Follows up in cases of missing or unclear documentation.
Assists the Payroll Supervisor in preparing payrolls; reconciles payroll related reports to source documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Payroll Supervisor

Terms of Employment:

Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

3/1/2003