Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Claims Clerk. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process all claims with the following protocol:
- Check to verify the claim form has been properly filled out Contact the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper to verify sufficient money for claims plus tax
- Contact the Licensing Office to verify all entities are properly licensed
Process the claim after the race by informing the Stewards who received the claimed horse
Contact the person at the holding enclosure to give all information on the trainer
During the morning entries hours, take entries in person or by telephone, process all entries taken and investigate horses that are placed on lists
Maintains an attitude & philosophy consistent with the company Core Values and Standards of Behavior with internal & external guests
Experience in regulatory, compliance or enforcement environment
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must be able to read, write legibly, understand and speak English
Must be able to work around horses
Punctual attendance required
Ability to work required overtime
Highly organized and detail oriented
Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain a calm, professional and friendly demeanor in all situations
Ability to handle several tasks at the same time
Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
Ability to stand for periods of time and work in inclement weather when necessary
High School Graduate or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and must have the ability to stand, climb, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second-hand tobacco smoke.

OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.