Group Life Claims Examiner (Remote) (250000E8) Primary Location : UNITED STATES-Remote Other Locations : UNITED STATES-NY-New York, UNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte, UNITED STATES-NY-Syracuse Organization : Equitable Schedule : Full-time Description At Equitable, our power is in our people. We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential? Equitable is seeking an influential and dynamic Claims Examiner to join our Group Life Claims organization. Claims Examiner is responsible for providing excellent customer service. You will be expected to utilize judgment and assess risk as you work with various business partners to render claim decisions. Key Job Responsibilities

• Claims Management: Responsible for active case management of Life claims. Ensures claims are processed accurately within regulatory and company guidelines. Deliver an exceptional customer experience and ensure that customer commitments and deliverables are achieved. Review and interpret medical records, utilizing resources as appropriate. Complete financial calculations specific to claims when applicable. Gain an understanding and working knowledge of the Equitable claim and other applicable systems, policies, procedures, and contracts as well as regulatory and statutory requirements for claim adjudication. Apply contract/policy provisions to ensure accurate eligibility and liability decisions. Demonstrate and apply analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Client and Customer Relationships: Foster strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and ensure high levels of satisfaction. Addresses and resolves any customer challenges or concerns promptly. Communication via telephone, email, and text with employees, employers, attorneys, and others. Provide timely and exceptional customer experience by paying appropriate claims accurately and timely, responding to all inquiries and maintaining expected service and quality standards. Work within a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines, and demonstrate the ability to balance multiple priorities. Work independently as well as within a team structure. The base salary range for this position is $53,000 - $62,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility. For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below. Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program Qualifications Required Qualifications
• 2+ years prior experience managing Life claim products.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable dealing with complexity and ambiguity and able to explore multiple solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with FINEOS Claims software platform highly desired.
• Exceptional customer service skills; Proven skills in positive and effective interaction with challenging customers.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for Life claims.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong written and oral communication skills demonstrated in previous work experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Detail oriented; able to analyze and research contract information.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a sense of urgency.
• Experience in effectively meeting/exceeding individual professional expectations and team goals.
• Demonstrated analytical and math skills.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking skills, risk management skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to adapt, problem solve quickly and communicate effective solutions.
• High level of flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
• Self-motivated, independent with proven ability to work effectively on a team and work with others in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset
• A commitment to support a work environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Strong computer literacy and skills with the ability to work within multiple systems; proficiency with PC based programs such as Excel and Word.
• Reliability and dependability throughout our extensive training program is