Workers Compensation Claims Administrator

Responsibilities

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

The UHS Corporate Insurance Department is hiring a Workers’ Compensation Claim Administrator who is responsible for reducing exposure and mitigating costs. interfaces and strategizes with claim adjusters, defense attorneys, facility Human Resource Directors/staff and Loss Control Managers. Works directly as a team member with other claims professionals, reporting to the WC Claims Manager.

Candidates located in the King of Prussia, PA area will follow a hybrid work schedule, consisting of three days onsite and two days remote per week. Qualified candidates residing outside the King of Prussia area will also be considered and may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Interface and strategize with claim adjusters, defense attorneys, facility Human Resource Directors/staff and Loss Control Managers.
• Works directly as a team member with other claims professionals, reporting to the WC Claims Manager; responsible for reducing exposure and mitigating costs.
• Manages all assigned claims to closure: Monitors nurse case management activity; monitors use of interfaces with defense attorneys and claim adjusters; evaluates settlement authority proposals.
• Collaborates on action plans as needed and evaluation of claim life exposure.
• Identify opportunities for quick and cost effective claim mitigation and resolution, coordinate the return to work of disability claims, evaluate claim settlement proposals, and analyze and provide recommendations.
• Oversee claim handling for multi-jurisdictions, ensuring quality assurance through monitoring for compliance with internal standards and conducting strategic reviews to identify trends, set mitigation goals and improve outcomes.
• Evaluate claim trending to determine focus and goals for mitigation.
• Responsible for managing financial impact of $4 million in losses.
• $60,000 Claim Settlement Authority.
• Assists WC Manager and Loss Control Director on special projects as needed.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights 

• Challenging and rewarding work environment 
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off 
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan 
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 3-5 years of workers compensation experience required.

• Working knowledge of workers’ compensation in various jurisdictions, especially midwestern states and Texas preferred.

• Understanding of case reserving methodology.
• Excellent judgment needed to evaluate claim adjuster’s claim management activities in order to mitigate claim expenses.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills needed.
• Working knowledge of WC loss sensitive insurance programs; ability to understand accounting reserves and payments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK).
• Ability to communicate effectively is a must as position is primarily telephone contact.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

EEO Statement 

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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