You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Auto Claims Adjuster to manage automobile physical damage claims effectively. This role involves estimating reviews, cost control, negotiating settlements, and ensuring regulatory compliance, all while delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Estimate Review & Cost Control: Reviews estimates to ensure cost-effective solutions using aftermarket and salvage parts.
- Negotiation: Engages with claimants, insurance carriers, and attorneys to reach equitable settlements.
- Total Loss & Salvage Management: Handles total loss claims with a focus on salvage sales.
- Rental Monitoring: Manages vehicle rentals during repair or total loss processes.
- Subrogation: Pursues subrogation and arbitration opportunities to recover costs.
- Documentation: Ensures timely reporting of claim information for analysis.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintains knowledge of relevant laws and reporting requirements.
- Customer Service: Provides superior service to policyholders, agents, and co-workers.
Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of insurance theory and practices.
- Familiarity with automobile estimating processes and total loss handling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- 3+ years of experience handling automobile physical damage claims.
Skills
- Proficiency in either Mitchell or CCC estimating software.
- Prior experience working as an auto damage adjuster in the field.
- Experience handling claims specifically within the state of Virginia.
Education
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Insurance division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing medical and confidential records, verifying financial information, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients
