Ascension

Senior Claims and Litigation Specialist

Ascension • $105K — $147K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of relevant 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 strategy and investigation for complex medical malpractice claims from initial report to resolution.
  • Direct external defense counsel on litigation action plans, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines.
  • Establish accurate loss reserves and execute reports for significant high-exposure claims.
  • Negotiate directly with plaintiff attorneys and represent the organization at mediations, trials, and depositions.
  • Collaborate with Risk Management to convert claim outcomes into actionable lessons that enhance patient safety.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Full-time schedule with dedicated daytime hours.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient safety and risk management.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department: Claim

Schedule: Full-time, Day

Salary: $105,830.21- $147,521.09 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's 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's 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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