Tennessee Licensed Disability Claims Examiner

Job Summary

To support the Department of Human Services, the full-time Tennessee Licensed Disability Claims Examiner will determine adult medical eligibility for Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, or Medicaid benefits for initial claims while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Determines adult medical eligibility for disability benefits using various data sources in accordance with federal guidelines
• Conducts telephone interviews with claimants to clarify information and obtain necessary records
• Reviews applications and medical records, documents case notes, and prepares medical assessments for claims adjudication

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience in disability claims examination may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
• Completion of a federal background check for Personal Identity Verification credentialing
• Successful completion of prescribed training by the Tennessee Department of Human Services after appointment