Leave Administrator
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¿¿Education:¿ Bachelor's degree in HR or business related field AND ¿¿Experience:¿ 2 or more years related experience Closing Statement About Jefferson Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Par Reference Code Job Summary Administer the leave programs in conjunction with third-party administrators to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. In addition, the Leave Administrator ensures compliance of company policies related to FML personal/short/long term disability, and Worker's Compensation. Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Reviews medical certifications in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act to determine if leave will be designated as FMLA protected.

• Communicates with employees if additional information is required to complete the approval/denial of the medical certification.

• Manages inquiries regarding procedures, policies, and eligibility rules and regulations. Coordinates FML with other forms of leave including Worker's Compensation, short term disability and paid-time-off.

• Acts as an advocate for associates on leave to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and to ensure a successful return to work. Serves as first point of escalation for leave related issues.