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We’ve Got You Under Our Wing. We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac. Worker Designation – This role is a remote role. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US.
Job Responsibility:
Manages the daily operations of the Claims business unit
manages employees and operations of the business unit at the functional level
gathers and analyzes data and reports that pertain to the overall operation of the Claims business unit and completes reports summarizing activities and trends
assists in strategic and tactical operational plans to ensure achievement of company and departmental goals
performs independent review of problem situations
develops solutions and implements actions to resolve problems and ensure customer satisfaction
reviews processes and procedures to streamline activities to enhance service turnaround time, productivity, and quality
coordinates overall workflow of the business unit and ensures that workflow processes facilitate effective and efficient use of corporate resources and enhance customer satisfaction
Directs efforts to implement risk management and quality improvement initiatives
facilitates calibration sessions
uses methods such as work process studies, statistical analysis, and assessments of production area performance to establish adherence to quality standards/scorecards
remains abreast of industry trends and technology changes
incorporates best practices in the development of quality standards, policies, programs, and system changes for the department
ensures that claims are processed according to appropriate risk selection principles
Coordinates and monitors training efforts to ensure that necessary education tools are provided to employees
identifies and communicates training needs and schedules with training department
projects staffing requirements for the business unit
guides supervisors in coaching and counseling employees
coordinates employee development and incentive initiatives
Identifies, analyzes, and monitors business technology requirements and enhancement possibilities
recommends viable technological solutions, modifications, and applications
prepares recommendations for implementation of initiatives
takes a leadership role in managing assigned initiatives
participates in and supports companywide initiatives through Quality Circles, Focus Groups, or other project initiatives
Monitors and controls operating expenses to ensure that corporate/divisional financial goals are met
provides input into the annual business unit budget
reviews legal files and coordinates with counsel to prepare for depositions and court hearings
Performs other related duties as required
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree In business or a related field
6 years of job-related work experience
4 years in a leadership/senior/supervisory capacity
Broad knowledge of production management concepts, operating principles, and operational management methodology applicable to claims processing
Broad knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory and industry requirements, standard concepts, practices, and procedures as they relate to the insurance industry and claims processing
Knowledge of budgeting and expense control to plan, implement, and maximize expenditure of funds while maintaining and improving quality standards
Knowledge of employee relations to conduct and deal with employee issues in a proactive manner
Strong personal computer skills with experience in Windows-based software
experience using Microsoft Outlook or a similar e-mail system software
Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with senior management, and internal and external business contacts
Nice to have:
Absence & Disability Industry Experience (STD/FMLA)
Industry designations such as FLMI or ALHC
What we offer:
medical, dental, and vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)