Insurance Claims Clerk
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Career Description: Obtain information from insured or designated persons for the purpose of settling claims with the insurance carrier.What Do Insurance Claims Clerks Do On a Daily Basis?Provide customer service, such as limited instructions on proceeding with claims or referrals to auto repair facilities or local contractors.Transmit claims for payment or further investigation.Review insurance policy to determine coverage.Prepare insurance claim forms or related documents and review them for completeness.What an Insurance Claims Clerk Should KnowBelow is a list of the skills most Insurance Claims Clerks say are important on the job.Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.Types of Insurance Claims ClerkClaims AssociateInsurance Claims ProcessorIs There Job Demand for Insurance Claims Clerks?There were about 308,500 jobs for Insurance Claims Clerks in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.1%, which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 34,100 new jobs for Insurance Claims Clerks by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 35,600 job openings in this field each year.The states with the most job growth for Insurance Claims Clerks are Utah, Arizona, and Iowa. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Vermont, or Oregon. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.Average Insurance Claims Clerks SalaryThe average yearly salary of an Insurance Claims Clerk ranges between $27,540 and $60,500.Insurance Claims Clerks who work in District of Columbia, Connecticut, or Massachusetts make the highest salaries.What Tools do Insurance Claims Clerks Use?Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Insurance Claims Clerks may use on a daily basis:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointWord processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareDatabase softwareMedical procedure coding softwareMedical condition coding softwareBilling softwareIBM Check Processing Control System CPSCAutomated information system softwareClaim processing system softwareHow to Become an Insurance Claims ClerkLearn what Insurance Claims Clerk education requirements there are.#J-18808-Ljbffr