Medical Malpractice Claims Specialist

Role Overview

• Independently manages medical malpractice claims for assigned members
• Monitors and reviews new claims and establishes a plan of action
• Attends and facilitates member meetings and claim reviews
• Reviews and recommends appropriate case reserves
• Negotiates settlements and attends trials to provide insights and analysis
• Advocates and serves as a trusted resource for physician members
• Completes coverage analysis and develops a plan of action with counsel
• Consults with external stakeholders to optimize investigation results
• Interfaces with insured member to provide ongoing support
• Makes recommendations for assignment of litigated matters
• Partners with defense counsel for optimum outcome on all assigned cases
• Monitors and approves fees and expenses
• Evaluates facts and maintains appropriate case reserves
• Recommends resolution course to regional leadership
• Attends mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as necessary
• Supports members throughout the claim file life up to trial

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Juris Doctorate preferred
• Three to five (3-5) years of medical malpractice or equivalent claims-related experience.

Benefits

• medical, family and bereavement leave
• same-sex domestic partner benefits
• short
• and long-term disability programs
• employee assistance program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health care tax-free spending accounts with a company match
• 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match, catch-up plans for both
• Vacation days, sick days, and paid personal days each calendar year (with vacation increases based on length of service)
• Paid holidays each calendar year
• Life and travel insurance
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• In-person and online learning opportunities
• Cross-function career opportunities
• Business casual work environment
• Time off to volunteer
• Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
• Company-sponsored participation at non-profit events