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Medical Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Manhattan, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80000 - 100000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
JOB TITLE Medical Specialist
POSITION Full-Time
REPORTS TO Client Advocacy Supervisor
DEPARTMENT Operations: Client Experience
PURPOSE
The Medical Specialist ensures accurate high-quality medical documentation that supports successful outcomes for clients applying to the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). This role gathers reviews and processes medical records collaborates cross-functionally and maintains workflow discipline to ensure timely and complete upstream deliverables. The Medical Specialist combines strong communication and service skills with working knowledge of medical terminology and program requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
Barasch & McGarry is proud to be the nations leading advocate for the 9/11 community representing more 9/11 victims than any other law firm. No one has filed more claims with the Victim Compensation Fund or helped more people enroll in the free World Trade Center Health Program. With their office steps from Ground Zero they felt the impact that day and continue to feel it today through their work with more than 25000 members of the 9/11 community.
Barasch & McGarry (the Firm) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. The Firm strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants interns or any other covered persons because of age race creed color religion sex including pregnancy gender actual or perceived gender identity or expression including status as a transgender individual actual or perceived sexual orientation national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status familial status caregiver status partnership status unemployment status military status including past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information domestic violence victim status sexual or reproductive health decision making actual or perceived physical or mental disability height weight credit history or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment.
POSITION Full-Time
REPORTS TO Client Advocacy Supervisor
DEPARTMENT Operations: Client Experience
PURPOSE
The Medical Specialist ensures accurate high-quality medical documentation that supports successful outcomes for clients applying to the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). This role gathers reviews and processes medical records collaborates cross-functionally and maintains workflow discipline to ensure timely and complete upstream deliverables. The Medical Specialist combines strong communication and service skills with working knowledge of medical terminology and program requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review gather and process medical documentation required for WTCHP and VCF claims.
- Communicate clearly with clients providers and third-party organizations to obtain required records.
- Maintain accurate case data in internal systems (e.g. Salesforce CMS portals).
- Ensure documentation meets quality standards and supports downstream legal and operational work.
- Meet/exceed established KPIs and maintain workflow discipline to ensure timely deliverables.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Client Advocates Attorneys Surrogates PI/FA and other partners.
- Escalate issues related to missing documentation inconsistencies or delays.
- Practice strong customer service with empathy clarity and responsiveness.
- Adapt to technology updates new processes and evolving program requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
- 2 years of client-facing experience preferred
- Active RN or LPN license required
- Experience with the WTC Health program is preferred
- Time Management
- Customer Service & Empathy
- Verbal Written Communication
- Working Knowledge of Medical Terminology & Business Knowledge
- Technology Adaptability
- Ability to work cross-functionally
- Team-oriented with strong ethical conduct
Compensation
$80000-$100000
WHO WE ARE:$80000-$100000
Barasch & McGarry is proud to be the nations leading advocate for the 9/11 community representing more 9/11 victims than any other law firm. No one has filed more claims with the Victim Compensation Fund or helped more people enroll in the free World Trade Center Health Program. With their office steps from Ground Zero they felt the impact that day and continue to feel it today through their work with more than 25000 members of the 9/11 community.
Barasch & McGarry (the Firm) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. The Firm strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants interns or any other covered persons because of age race creed color religion sex including pregnancy gender actual or perceived gender identity or expression including status as a transgender individual actual or perceived sexual orientation national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status familial status caregiver status partnership status unemployment status military status including past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information domestic violence victim status sexual or reproductive health decision making actual or perceived physical or mental disability height weight credit history or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
No other law firm in the country has recovered more money from the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) through WTC settlement agreements on behalf of its injured clients.
