Ascension

Claims and Litigation Specialist

Ascension • $87K — $121K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience OR Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable job-specific experience required.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy and investigation of medical malpractice claims from report through resolution.
  • Direct external defense counsel on litigation action plans in alignment with organizational guidelines.
  • Establish loss reserves and execute reports for high-exposure matters.
  • Negotiate with plaintiff attorneys and represent the organization in mediations, trials, and depositions.
  • Collaborate with Risk Management to enhance patient safety and reduce liability based on claim outcomes.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Day shift full-time schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department: Claim

Schedule: Day shift l Full-time

Salary Range: $87,463.20- $121,918.37 per year

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How you'll make an impact in this role

  • 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.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
    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.


Responsibilities

  • 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.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
    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.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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