Claims and Litigation Specialist

• Location: Remote
• Department: Claims
• Schedule: Full-time

• Medical Malpractice Oversight: Leads the strategy and investigation for complex professional liability and medical malpractice claims from initial report through final resolution.
• Litigation Management: Directs external defense counsel on case action plans, ensuring all litigation adheres to organizational guidelines and protocols.
• Financial & Regulatory Reporting: Establishes precise loss reserves and executes National Claims Committee reports for significant high-exposure matters.
• Direct Settlement Authority: Negotiates directly with plaintiff attorneys and represents the organization at mediations, trials, and depositions to secure favorable settlements.
• Risk Mitigation: Collaborates with Risk Management to translate claim outcomes into "lessons learned" that improve patient safety and reduce future liability.

Education:

• 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.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.