SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of the Director of Risk Management perform responsible and technical services in the administration of workers' compensation, emergency preparedness and safety; prepare reports and maintain records and files. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Receive and prepare reports of work related injuries or illnesses; determine and authorize appropriate medical treatment; authorize special medical treat¬ment as necessary; notify employee of disability entitlements and benefits under State and District regulations. E Calculate temporary and permanent disability compensation for eligible employees. E Process billings and authorize payment for medical treatment of work related injuries or illnesses; resolve discrepancies of billings. E Serve as contact person with injured employee(s), hospital and clinic personnel, physicians and employee supervisors to obtain and provide information on the employee's status. E Maintain records and files on work related injury cases, liability, collision, fire and subrogation; record all communication from physicians and attorneys regarding status of claims. E Prepare reports and maintain logs regarding work related injuries and illnesses such as the annual self_insured report, Occupational Health and Safety, Employer's First Report, student accident reports, and Safety Committee minutes. E Process employee claims for personal property damage. E Process management fringe benefit claims. E Maintain files and records on emergency disaster plans, emergency drills, air pollution alerts, and Red Cross plans. E Perform secretarial work for the Director of Risk Management and Occupational Safety Specialist; compose correspondence and respond to a variety of questions regarding risk manage¬ment and occupational safety. E May direct the work of other employees. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Terminology and practices of medical treatment. Applicable sections of State Education Code. Reading, oral and written communication skills. Technical aspects of worker's compensation administration. KNOWLEDGE OF: (CONTINUED) English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and composition. Community and city. Computer software applications. ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Perform problem solving on a variety of risk management matters. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment. Meet schedules and time lines. Train and supervise personnel. Work confidentially with discretion. Learn basic insurance bookkeeping practices and procedures. Type at 50 wpm. Operate a standard calculating machine. Work accurately under pressure. Prepare reports and maintain files. Perform the essential functions of the job. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of college course work in business or social science or related field two years of responsible technical clerical work involving public contact. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Hearing and speaking accurately to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Seeing to read a variety of materials. Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Lifting or moving objects, normally not exceeding twenty (20) pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Board Approved: (7/89 9/91) 5/01