Medical Malpractice Claims Examiner 2
Medical Malpractice Claims Examiner 2
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you interested in working with a team of professionals that value integrity responsiveness and compassion If so the Pennsylvania Insurance Department Claims Administration Division may have the perfect job for you! We are seeking dedicated individuals who are eager to resolve complex cases involving the determination of liability and negotiation of settlements for medical malpractice claims against healthcare providers. Apply today to start a new chapter in your career where you have the opportunity to help protect Pennsylvanias insurance consumers by ensuring parties can reach reasonable remedies after catastrophic medical malpractice!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing insurance coverage to determine whether the involvement of each healthcare provider falls within the coverage provided by the Mcare Fund and other insurance mechanisms. Work involves analyzing complex information directing attorneys and legal expert reviews and determining injury values through indepth evaluations. You will have the opportunity to represent the agency at mediation and court proceedings as well as negotiate settlements with claimants and attorneys involving millions of dollars worth of damages. Additional functions include:
- Conducting thorough investigations
- Developing comprehensive claims evaluation reports
- Reviewing and approving legal bills
- Completing required releases and settlement paperwork
Experience the rewards of hard work and dedication with our team!
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday Friday with a 60minute lunch.
- Travel may be required.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime. You will be required to report inoffice one day per week. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Medical Malpractice Claims Examiner 1(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- Four years of experience in examining or negotiating the settlement of medical malpractice claims and a bachelors degree;or
- One year of experience in examining or negotiating the settlement of medical malpractice claims and an advanced degree in law (juris doctorate).
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
