Claims Manager, Medical Professional Liability Job Job in Columbia, Maryland US

Claims Manager, Medical Professional Liability Job

Claims Manager (Risk Managment, Medical Professional Liability, Medical Malpractice)

Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President, the Claims Manager will be responsible for the handling of all aspects of a claim file from beginning to conclusion, including the investigation in conjunction with the facility risk manager, determination of liability, confirmation of coverage, assessment of damages, and negotiation and settlement of claims. The Claims Manager will effectively utilize the Harvard Risk Management Foundation claims information system to maintain all relevant data; Maintain a diary system to periodically review all claims for status of investigation, assessments of liability, documentation of damages, adequacy of reserves, evaluation of expert witnesses, documentation of recent developments and current plan for claim resolution; Participate in claims conferences and mediations with risk managers, defense counsel and claims consultants to focus the efforts of all concerned parties on the assessment of liability and development of appropriate litigation strategy, hospital presidents and VPMA's; Work with the Risk Management staff to advise on investigative activities and receive internal documentation and information resulting from interventions; Responsible for the coordination of defense strategy among all named defendants, regardless of coverage and proactively drive claim strategy forward to ensure successful outcomes; Ensure claims management strategy for individual claim is adhered to by monitoring and assuring timely follow up on case strategy, including proactive identification of cases appropriate for alternative dispute resolution.

Requirements include: Minimum of BS/BA Degree required. JD, advanced degree, clinical training or professional insurance designations preferred, Minimum of five years Professional and General Liability; Highly motivated, self starter with the ability to adapt to change, exercise initiative and use independent judgment. Exceptionally strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. claims/litigation management experience.

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HR Use Only: *CB*
HR Use Only: *MNSR*

Facility Location: MedStar PromptCare - Baltimore, MD

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore
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