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Providence Health & Services

Sr. Professional Liability Medical Claims Manager *Remote*

Providence Health & Services, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Overview

Description Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Providence is calling a Sr. Professional Liability Medical Claims Manager who will:

Investigate, evaluate, and manage professional, general, and other liability claims under the PSJH Insurance Program

Responsibilities

Communicate with patients, claimants, caregivers, providers, leadership

Review and analyze medical records, interview witnesses, assist with the discovery process and communicate with facility risk manager regarding evaluation and investigation

Be responsible for writing insurance policy coverage letters

Analyze insurance policy documents to address coverage

Set appropriate indemnity and expense reserves

Select appropriate medical experts for case review

Develop a plan of action for assigned claims and update the claims file following all material changes in status

Review and approve statements for services and take proper steps to pay vendors

Inform Senior Manager Operations of large or complex claims and claims with potential for media exposure

Report claims with potential excess exposure to excess insurers

Ensure compliance with relevant claims reporting procedures and required regulations

Work with defense attorneys specializing in defense of medical negligence claims

Foster teamwork, operational excellence, and effective communication within the claims team

Documentation

Maintain complete documentation for each matter

Develop and document for each claim or lawsuit a plan of action for resolution by settlement, trial, or other means

Maintain the electronic file including all material communication, correspondence, analysis, expert opinions, interview summaries and all other material documents in accordance with the Claims Policies and Procedures Manual

Coordination

Select defense counsel when appropriate from approved counsel list

Coordinate and consult with risk management on disclosure conversations with patients and families

Obtain authority for settlement or trial in accordance with policies and procedures or facilitate claims roundtables

Assist in Regional CEO Conferences with Senior Manager Operations

Facilitate and participate in case reviews with Risk Managers upon request

Resolution and Risk Reduction

Negotiate settlements

Monitor trials and advise on disclosure and early resolution opportunities

Report to relevant federal, state, and local regulatory agencies as required

Close files in accordance with internal policies and procedures and facilitate appropriate reporting to NPDB and state agencies

Participate in department and claims team projects to develop and improve procedures and policies

Support the SVP Chief Risk Officer and Senior Manager Operations as needed

Provide Input to Reduce Risk

Provide feedback and recommendations, evaluations, litigation trends, department policies and procedures, system-wide claims and litigation processes, and appropriate System risk management issues

Provide input for quality and patient safety projects through the Risk & Integrity Services division and Risk, Claims, & Insurance department

Remote work eligibility

Providence welcomes 100% remote work for applicants who reside in the following States:

Alaska

Washington

Oregon

Montana

California

Texas

Qualifications Required qualifications for this position include:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or another related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience in the insurance industry; claims management; or legal handling of claims issues

7 years of relevant general and professional liability claims processing or management experience

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)

10+ years of medical malpractice experience

Insurance Carrier Experience

Third Party Professional Negligence Claims Experience

Experience handling Medical Negligence Professional Liability Claims

Experience handling Complex General Liability Claims

Experience Investigating, evaluating, and negotiating medical negligence claims

Experience working with defense attorneys specializing in defense of medical negligence claims

Experience analyzing medical professional and general liability insurance policy documents and addressing coverage

Experience writing medical professional and general liability insurance policy coverage letters

STARS / Riskonnect or similar claims management software experience

Salary

Salary Range by Location details are provided in the posting.

Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." We are an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Our 120,000 caregivers serve across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington, with a long history of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The base pay range is listed; additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials and bonuses.

About the Team Providence Shared Services provides functional and system support services across multiple states, focused on supporting our Mission.

Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and are dedicated to equal opportunities for advancement.

Requisition Details Requisition ID: 385582

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Financial Transactions

Job Function: Health Plans Services

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Business Professional

Department: 4008 SS RIS

Address: WA Renton 1801 Lind Ave SW

Work Location: Providence Valley Office Park-Renton

Workplace Type: Remote

Pay Range: See Posting

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