Pl Claim Specialist

Position: PL CLAIM SPECIALIST
Location: Town of Poland

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PL CLAIM SPECIALIST
** PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

** To analyze complex or technically difficult medical malpractice claims; to provide resolution of highly complex nature and/or severe injury claims; to coordinate case management within Company standards, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to manage the total claim costs while providing high levels of customer service.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult medical malpractice claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution.
* Conducts or assigns full investigation and provides report of investigation pertaining to new events, claims and legal actions.
* Negotiates claim settlement up to designated authority level.
* Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; monitors reserve adequacy throughout claim life.
* Recommends settlement strategies; brings structured settlement proposals as necessary to maximize settlement.
* Coordinates legal defense by assigning attorney, coordinating support for investigation, and reviewing attorney invoices; monitors counsel for compliance with client guidelines.
* Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall claim cost for our clients.
* Identifies and investigates for possible fraud, subrogation, contribution, recovery, and case management opportunities to reduce total claim cost.
* Represents Company in depositions, mediations, and trial monitoring as needed.
* Communicates claim activity and processing with the client; maintains professional client relationships.
* Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
* Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management.
* Delegates work and mentors assigned staff.
** ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Performs other duties as assigned.
* Supports the organization's quality program(s).
** QUALIFICATIONS
* *** Education & Licensing
** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
** Experience
* * Six (6) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
** Skills & Knowledge
*** In-depth knowledge of appropriate medical malpractice insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, cost containment principles including medical management practices and Social Security application procedures as applicable to line-of-business
* Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
* PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
* Analytical and interpretive skills
* Strong organizational skills
* Excellent negotiation skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
** WORK ENVIRONMENT
** When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
** Mental:
** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
** Physical:
** Computer keyboarding, travel as required
** Auditory/Visual:
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