Short Term Disability Claims Specialist - 09/08/2026 Start Date

**Date:** Jul 10, 2026 **Primary Location:** Omaha, NE, US **\#job\-location.job\-location\-inline { display:** inline; } **Company:** Lincoln Financial **Alternate Locations:** Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); US All Regions; US West **Work Arrangement:** **Remote :** Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location. **Relocation assistance:** is not available for this opportunity. **Requisition \#:** 76270 The Role at a Glance We are excited to bring on highly motivated Short Term Disability Claims Specialists to staff our ever\-growing claims organization. As a Short Term Disability Claims Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting initial and ongoing interviews with claimants, obtaining, and reviewing medical records and making timely and ethical claim determinations. You’ll complete a thorough training to develop new skills and give you the confidence you need to be successful in your new role. If you enjoy working in a fast\-paced team environment from the comfort of your own home, then please read on! Click the following link Claims Specialist Job Preview to see a realistic job preview. What you'll be doing Communicating with claimants, employers and various medical professionals through phone and e\-mail to gather information regarding the Short Term Disability claim. Collaborating with fellow case managers, nurse case managers and consulting physicians to make appropriate and timely claim determinations. Reviewing complex medical records and effectively leveraging a variety of tools and resources to understand appropriate approval durations and future action planning Completing accurate financial calculations consistent with company and state guidelines. Providing exceptional customer service and proactively recognizing customer needs and areas of opportunity. What we’re looking for **Must haves:** High School diploma or GED. 1\-2 years of experience in claims, leaves or customer service. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi\-task. **Nice to haves:** Experience with disability and/or absence management. Strong mathematical skills for payment calculations Application Deadline Applications will be accepted through July 24th, 2026, and the posting may be taken down early due to applicant volume. What’s it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.