Ascension · 10 hours ago
Specialist-Claims & Litigation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $105K/yr
1+ years expAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to reimagining healthcare. The Specialist-Claims & Litigation role involves overseeing medical professional liability claims and litigation, developing case strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective claim resolution.
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Responsibilities
Oversee medical professional liability claims and litigation for the Ascension Health Alliance Professional Liability and General Liability Self-Insurance Trust. Responsible for developing and executing case strategy, conducting thorough investigation, and overseeing the case action plan in collaboration with the insured hospital or provider and defense counsel
Investigate and process general and professional liability claims from first notice of loss through resolution including coverage, liability, and damage evaluations, caseload management, and resolution
Manage all aspects of litigated claims, demonstrating significant experience with litigation management, including overseeing discovery requests, reviewing and analyzing medical records, and collaborating with defense counsel on expert witness retention
Establish reserves based on protocols and authority procedures
Oversee litigation assigned to external counsel pursuant to established guidelines. Manage panel counsel retained for litigated claims
Develop comprehensive claim strategies for the defense and resolution of professional liability (medical malpractice) claims
Prepare and deliver presentations on large loss matters and claim authority requests to the National Claims Committee and senior leadership
Collaborate with Risk Management team regarding lessons learned and mitigation efforts
Attend depositions, meetings with insureds, mediations, and trials. Negotiate settlements directly with patients, plaintiff attorneys and/or direct defense counsel within approved authority
Qualification
Required
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
Preferred
2 years of leadership or management experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Company
Ascension
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-04-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Kramer Schmidt
Vice President, Consumer Product Dates Employed
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