Claims Assistant

$16.05 to $17.65 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Performs entry-level technical work related to the claims handling process for Risk Management's Property, Casualty, and Workers' Compensation programs. Work involves claims entry, setup, and transmission to the contracted Third-Party Administrator (TPA), maintenance of the County's electronic claims system, and the creation of forms, logs, and reports.

REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of customer service and/or office experience involving dealing with the public, which includes experience utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or other similar software. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience in an insurance or risk management office or a local government property, casualty, and/or workers' compensation program is preferred. Experience working with medical and/or legal terminology is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass the Brevard County typing test at 35 correct words per minute. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

• The employee must be able to:

• LIFT: 10 lbs. or less

• CARRY: 10 lbs. or less

• PUSH: 10 lbs. or less

• PULL: 10 lbs. or less

• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

• STAND: 1 - 3 hours

• WALK: 1 - 3 hours

• SIT: 5 - 8 hours

• DRIVE: 1 - 3 hours

• The employee must repetitively perform:

• Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)

• The employee must be able to:

• Bend; Kneel; Reach; Stoop

• The employee must have:

• Good distant vision; Color Perception; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech

• Other necessary physical activities/traits

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions that will apply to the employee:

• Work inside; Work alone; Works Closely with Others

• Other working conditions:

• N/A