ATHENS POSITION DETAILS
Position Title:
Total Loss Administrative Assistant
Department:
Property & Casualty
Reports To:
Claims Supervisor
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Grade:
5
Career Ladder:
Next step in progression could include Total Loss Specialist
ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS
Explore the Athens Administrators difference: We have been dynamic, innovative leaders in claims administration since our founding in 1976. We foster an environment where employees not only thrive but consistently recognize Athens as a “Best Place to Work.” Immerse yourself in our engaging, supportive, and inclusive culture, offering opportunities for continuous professional growth. Join our nationwide family-owned company in Workers' Compensation, Property & Casualty, Program Business, and Managed Care. Embrace a change and come make an impact with the Athens Administrators family today!
Position Summary
Athens Administrators has an immediate need for a full-time Total Loss Administrative Assistant to support our Property & Casualty total loss department. Employees who live less than 26 miles from the Concord, CA, Orange, CA, San Antonio, TX, or Lake Mary, FL offices are required to work once a week in the office. The remaining days can be worked remotely if technical requirements are met, and the employee resides in a state Athens operates in (includes CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, NY, NC, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV). Athens Program Insurance Services is the centerpiece of P&C claims administration in the specialty programs marketplace. We are totally unique in that we focus only on commercial business specialization across multiple coverage lines. Athens offices are open for business Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday at 37.5 hours per week. The Total Loss Administrative Assistant will assist in the handling of administrative duties, information gathering and processing in full support of Examiners and Supervisor, ensuring timely processing of claims.
Primary Responsibilities
Our new hire should have the skills, ability, and judgement to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Additional duties may be assigned:
- Support Examiners and Supervisors with logging initial setups, obtaining information and securing state specific documents needed to evaluate total losses.
- Upload secured documents such as evaluation reports, estimates, proof of payments and general correspondence.
- Enter customized coding information specific to SIMS or other vendor programs for tracking reference.
- Confirm all coding is completed in compliance with internal and external tracking requirements.
- Enter payments to select vendors ACD, IAA, rental and settlements obtained through IAA and CoPart
- When required, assist with running total loss on-line evaluation reports.
- Assist in the processing and issuance of state specific compliance notification letters.
- Issue mitigation or cooperation letters in instances when timely responses have not been received by first or third parties.
- Assist with follow-up on lienholder W9 forms for issuance of timely payments.
- Monitor completeness of National Motor Vehicle Title Issuance Services (NMVTIS) as state and federally required.
- Work collaboratively with examiners and supervisor when follow up notes or status reports are delayed.
- Assist with handling agent status updates and various spreadsheet projects.
- Provide assistance with monitoring aged total loss inventory, payment request and bulk transfers.
Essential Position Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. While it does not encompass all job requirements, it is meant to give you a solid understanding of expectations.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required for all positions
- AA/AS or BA/BS preferred but not required
- At least one year of Claims Assistant experience preferred
- Minimum of one year customer service-related experience
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to type quickly, accurately and for prolonged periods
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to learn additional computer programs
- Reasoning ability, including problem-solving and analytical skills, i.e., proven ability to research and analyze facts, identify issues, and make appropriate recommendations and solutions for resolution
- Ability to be trustworthy, dependable, and team-oriented for fellow employees and the organization
- Seeks to include innovative strategies and methods to provide a high level of commitment to service and results
- Ability to be demonstrate care and concern for fellow team members and clients in a professional and friendly manner
- Acts with integrity in difficult or challenging situations and is a trustworthy, dependable contributor
- Athens’ operations involve handling confidential, proprietary, and highly sensitive information, such as health records, client financials, and other personal data. Therefore, maintaining honesty and integrity is essential for all roles within the company.
APPLY WITH US
We look forward to learning about YOU! If you believe in our core values of honesty and integrity, a commitment to service and results, and a caring family culture, we invite you to apply with us. Please submit your resume and application directly through our website at http://www.athensadmin.com/careers/job-openings Feel free to include a cover letter if you’d like to share any other details. All applications received are reviewed by our in-house Corporate Recruitment team. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants can learn more about the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act, including their rights, by clicking on the following link: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf.
This description portrays in general terms the type and levels of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive or represent specific duties of any one incumbent. The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.
Athens Administrators is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
THANK YOU!
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Athens Administrators is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation for our employees that is both competitive and reflective of the market. The estimated rate of pay can vary depending on skills, knowledge, abilities, location, labor market trends, experience, education including applicable licenses & certifications, etc. Our ranges may be modified at any time. In addition, eligible employees may be considered annually for discretionary salary adjustments and/or incentive payments. We offer a variety of benefit plans including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and AD&D, Long Term Care, Critical Care, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, HSA & FSA options, 401k (and Roth), Company-Paid STD & LTD and more! Further information about our comprehensive benefits package may be found on our website at
https://www.athensadmin.com/careers/why-work-here
