Overall Purpose

Are you interested in contributing to the health of Canadians At Sun Life, we believe health is a significant determinant of success for both organizations and individuals; if so, consider a career as a Disability Case Manager at Sun Life Financial where we believe in the relentless pursuit of better health and where we support our client and their employees in this journey.

Responsibilities

Adjudicate disability for eligibility of short-term benefits. This includes reviewing and analyzing contractual, medical, functional and occupational information
Coordinate appropriate interventions including, but not limited to: Independent Medical Evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, Ergonomic assessments, Medical Consultant Opinions, Rehabilitation Consultant resources, and Consulting Mental Health Experts
Work collaboratively with insured employees, clients, lawyers, health care practitioners and other stakeholders to obtain information, provide claim status, create action plans and communicate verbal and written decisions while maintaining confidentiality and privacy
Conduct telephone interviews to obtain information to develop and maintain outcome-focused case management plans to support employees in their recovery and return to work
Identify and assess medical and non-medical influencing factors, functional capability, restrictions and limitations
Build strong relationships with our clients: employers and their employees
Participate in face to face (virtual) client meetings
Engage in continuous learning about disability practices and tools

Qualifications and Competencies

Degree in Nursing or any allied medical courses
At least 1 year related experience in disability case management
Strong BPO Healthcare experience
Proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications
Ability to multi-task including the ability to understand multiple products and multiple levels of benefits within each product
Critical thinking and analytical skills with a passion for solving challenging situations
Customer service focus; demonstrating empathy, with outstanding communication and listening skills
Ability to prioritize work items in order to meet client service standards and Sun Life best practice guidelines
Thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail with complex claims and contracts
Adaptability, flexibility, and excellent organization skills
Ability to make sound decisions, supported by strong rationale
Resiliency and ability to manage challenging situations • Identifying opportunities to improve processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language)
Collaborative team player who can effectively work independently and with others

Disability Case Specialist