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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:

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 Have direct responsibility to foster teamwork, operational excellence, and effective communication within the claims team, including other Claims Managers, Claims Reps and Claims Specialists

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

Coordinate with Facility Leadership, Risk Managers, Defense Counsel and Others:

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

Resolve Claims In Accordance with Policies and Regulations:

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 as assigned to develop and improve procedures, policies; to improve efficiency of department work; and to assist 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

Providence welcomes 100% remote work for applicants who reside in the United States.

**Note: Providence is not currently considering applicants who reside in the following States:

Colorado Hawaii Massachusetts New York Ohio Pennsylvania

Required qualifications for this position include:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or another related field of study -OR- a combination of equivalent education and experience 7+ years of relevant general and professional liability claims processing or management experience 5+ years of direct supervisory 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 Range by Location:

AK: Anchorage: Min: $51.16, Max: $82.36  AK: Kodiak, Seward, Valdez: Min: $53.33, Max: $85.85  California: Humboldt: Min: $53.33, Max: $85.85  California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $59.84, Max: $96.32  California: All Southern California - Except Bakersfield: Min: $53.33, Max: $85.85  California: Bakersfield: Min: $51.16, Max: $82.36  Idaho: Min: $45.53, Max: $73.29  Montana: Except Great Falls: Min: $41.19, Max: $66.31  Montana: Great Falls: Min: $39.02 Max: $62.82  New Mexico: Min: $41.19, Max: $66.31  Nevada: Min: $53.33, Max: $85.85  Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $47.70 Max: $76.78  Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $51.16, Max: $82.36  Texas: Min: $39.02 Max: $62.82  Washington: Western - Except Tukwila: Min: $53.33, Max: $85.85  Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia & Below: Min: $51.16, Max: $82.36  Washington: Tukwila: Min: $53.33, Max: $85.85  Washington: Eastern: Min: $45.53, Max: $73.29  Washington: Southeastern: Min: $47.70 Max: $76.78 

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.