Disability Claims Examiner jobs in the United States

Disability Claims Examiner reviews, evaluates and processes disability insurance claims according to procedure and practice. Examines claims material to ensure insurance coverage and validity. Being a Disability Claims Examiner has contact with agents, claimants, and policy holders. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Disability Claims Examiner typically reports to a supervisor/manager. To be a Disability Claims Examiner typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Disability Claims Examiner I - Salt Lake City
  • State of Utah
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME


  • The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Disability Claims Examiner I to join the Disability Determination Services (DDS) team in our Salt Lake City office.

    Posting will be used to fill equivalent positions for 6 months.
    Telework will be considered after a 1 year probationary period and if all performance standards are met.

    Watch our video!  Becoming A Disability Examiner

    Principal Duties
    The Claims Examiner II performs the following tasks:
    • Adjudicates a variety of medical disability claims for the Social Security Administration in compliance with federal laws.
    • Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
    • Assesses client/patient needs and develops and implements plans to meet those needs.
    • Schedules and/or coordinates appointments, meetings, facilities or other activities; gathers materials and follows up as needed.
    • Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
    • Makes authorized adjustments and corrections to previously processed claims.
    • Identifies and develops sources of evidence from claim folder application, the applicant, government sources, medical sources, district offices, private institutions or employers, deciding the most effective way to procure such information.
    • Reviews cases, applications, files and records to determine action to be taken.
    • Decides the need for additional data or information.
    • Authorizes the means necessary to obtain the required information.
    The Ideal Candidate 
    The model applicant for this position is someone who:
    • Has a Bachelor's Degree.
    • Has at least one year of experience providing excellent customer service.
    • Has current or prior experience working as a Disability Examiner for DDS.
    Preference 
    Preference points will be given for the following:
    • Current or previous work experience with Disability Determination Services (DDS).
    Why You Should Join Our Team
    Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals you will also receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.

    The Agency
    The mission of Workforce Services is we strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
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Associate Disability Claims Examiner (Bilingual Preferred)
  • Prudential Ins Co of America
  • Virtual Office, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Classification: Operations - Insurance Operations Prudential is a company of smart, ambitious professionals working together across a multitude of disciplines. Together, we are building a better f...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Auto Claims Examiner
  • Allcat Claims Service, LLC
  • US TX Remote, TX FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT ALLCAT CLAIMS SERVICE Allcat Claims Service is an energetic company that places a high emphasis on learning and personal development by supporting and challenging its people to reach their full ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Disability Examiner
  • State of Iowa - Executive Branch
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • OverviewJob DescriptionThe Iowa Disability Determination Services (DDS) Bureau’s mission is to provide accurate and timely Social Security Administration disability determinations. To accomplish our m...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Disability Examiner
  • LifeHealth LLC
  • Tukwila, WA FULL_TIME
  • Seeking Per Diem Independent Contractor clinicians - within 100 mi of Tukwila, WAMD's, DO's, NP's, and PA'sWould you like to make a difference in the lives of America’s military service members? Are y...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Disability Determination Examiner I (6 Positions) - Office of State Claims (Repost)
  • State of South Carolina
  • Lexington, SC FULL_TIME
  • Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!You will, under guidance of a supervisor or designee, reviews appli...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Claims Team lead
  • Experis
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Job Title: Claims Team Lead Location: Los Angeles, CA Hybrid Pay Range: $60hr $60/Hr 6-Month Contract PRIMARY PURPOSE: T...
  • 5/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Claims Team Lead - Workers Compensation | CA Claims Exp. Required | West Hills, CA (Hybrid)
  • Sedgwick
  • West Hills, CA
  • Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A c...
  • 5/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Claims Representative - IAP ON-SITE Long Beach, CA
  • Sedgwick
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A c...
  • 5/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation
  • BCforward
  • Brea, CA
  • Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation BCForward is currently looking for Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation (Remote...
  • 5/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Claims Examiner Workers Compensation - Hybrid
  • Sedgwick
  • Brea, CA
  • Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A c...
  • 5/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Claims Processor
  • APR Consulting
  • Whittier, CA
  • APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Claims Processor Location: Whittier, CA 90601 Position: Claims Proce...
  • 5/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster
  • Elite
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Job Description Job Description This position will be a remote position. Must have a California SIP (Workers Compensatio...
  • 5/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Claims Representative - IAP Trainee (ON-SITE Long Beach, CA)
  • Sedgwick
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A c...
  • 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Disability Claims Examiner jobs
$50,122 to $62,225