Manages the daily operations of the Claims business unit; manages employees and operations of the business unit at the functional level
Gathers and analyzes data and reports that pertain to the overall operation of the Claims business unit and completes reports summarizing activities and trends
Assists in strategic and tactical operational plans to ensure achievement of company and departmental goals
Performs independent review of problem situations; develops solutions and implements actions to resolve problems and ensure customer satisfaction
Reviews processes and procedures to streamline activities to enhance service turnaround time, productivity, and quality
Coordinates overall workflow of the business unit and ensures workflow processes facilitate effective and efficient use of corporate resources
Directs efforts to implement risk management and quality improvement initiatives; facilitates calibration sessions; uses work process studies and statistical analysis to establish adherence to quality standards
Identifies, analyzes, and monitors business technology requirements and recommends technological solutions and enhancements
Coordinates and monitors training efforts; identifies and communicates training needs; projects staffing requirements; guides supervisors in coaching and counseling employees
Monitors and controls operating expenses and provides input into the annual business unit budget
Reviews legal files and coordinates with counsel to prepare for depositions and court hearings
Performs other related duties as required
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree In business or a related field
5 - 6 years of professional related work experience
4 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity leading diverse work groups
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Absence & Disability Industry Experience (LOA) (preferred)
Industry designations such as FLMI or ALHC (preferred)
Broad knowledge of production management concepts, operating principles, and operational management methodology applicable to claims processing
Broad knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory and industry requirements as they relate to the insurance industry and claims processing
Knowledge of budgeting and expense control
Knowledge of employee relations
Strong personal computer skills with experience in Windows-based software
Experience using Microsoft Outlook or a similar e-mail system
Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
Benefits
medical, dental, and vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
annual bonuses
opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
other leaves of absence (including sick and safe leave, adoption and parental leave)
Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data analysisreportingrisk managementquality improvementbudgetingexpense controlclaims processingoperational managementproduction managementstatistical analysis