Complex Litigation Claims Adjuster II
Complex Litigation Claims Adjuster II
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Overview
Presbyterian is seeking aComplex Litigation Claims Adjuster II that investigates evaluates and negotiates more severe and complex claims and litigation to a successful resolution and in compliance with company standards. This position will have a strong background in the claims/litigation process and familiarity with all lines of PHS insurance/claim types. The complex litigation claims adjuster must demonstrate strategic thinking and sound decision-making.
Claim types include primarily medical malpractice but may include such claims as Directors and Officers general and premises liability property damage exposures of a more severe and complex nature. Maintains claims database documentation appropriate reserving and case strategy. At the direction of the risk director and risk attorney directs PHS participation in defense of claims and litigation.
Experience managing and resolving high severity injury claims and litigation proven skills in time management and caseload management and must be able to document claim files by accurately capturing and updating claims data/information in compliance with best practices.
Provide general assistance and support to risk management and legal activities.
Were determined to take care of those working in healthcare.
Presbyterian is dedicated to improving peoples lives - the lives of our patients and the lives of our coworkers. Were locally owned and operated which encourages supportive leadership that empowers employees. And we provide the opportunity to grow from entry-level to the most senior positions.
Why Join Us
- Full Time - Exempt: Yes
- Job is based at Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
- Work hours: Days
- Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical wellness program vision dental paid time off retirement and more for FT employees.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required 6 years of equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- 5 years of experience managing medical malpractice general liability property/casualty claims and litigation including some experience with high severity claims
- 5 years relevant experience in managing complex claims litigation and settlement.
- Licensed Adjuster- State of NM or eligible for licensure in NM
- Some graduate school and/or professional industry designation (ARM AIC) preferred.
- Paralegal certification preferred
- Requires knowledge of legal issues data management and interpretation and effective communication skills
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining discretion confidentiality and accuracy/due diligence.
- Strong computer skills with a penchant to adapt easily to learning new software.
Education Essential:Bachelor Degree
Responsibilities
- Manage claims and litigation matters from inception to closure including identification and investigation of coverage liability and damages issues.
- Manage highly complex high exposure liability claims and litigation involving medical malpractice bodily injury property damage personal injury and advertising injury.
- Establish and execute appropriate and economical plan for claim resolution in compliance with department/carrier best practices and guidelines.
- Review analyze research and prepare responses for discovery.
- Gather organize and index requested documents including electronic discovery for interrogatories requests for production subpoena and motions.
- Draft frequent and complex claim related correspondence.
- Prepare claim reports and educates organization about risk issues identified through claims data.
- Attend and participate in settlement negotiations and negotiates within authority; attends mediation and trials related to claims or litigation.
- Manage relationships and provides support for internal and external customers.
- Serve as primary source of contact and support for employees named or involved in claims/lawsuits.
- Consistently demonstrate comprehensive coverage analysis investigation evaluation negotiation skills at an advanced level.
- Direct and control activities of outside vendors including defense counsel and experts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental vision short-term and long-term disability group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Presbyterians Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges webinar preventive screening and more.
Why work at Presbyterian
As an organization we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers markets to partnering with local communities Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to ensure the patients members and communities we serve can achieve their best health. We are a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 14000 employees.
Our health plan serves more than 580000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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