Senior Claims Program Manager- Medical Malpractice

Job Description

Responsibilities

This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote)

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers.

As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.

Position Summary :

The Corporate Insurance team at UHS is looking for motivated Senior Program Manager- Claims to join our innovative team and contribute to the maintaining of a rolling diary of claims.

Essential Job Duties :

• Maintain a rolling diary of - claims at any given time.
• Work with Risk and Defense counsel will be available to assist with ongoing investigation and litigation needs.
• Must develop a successful rapport with facility Risk Managers and work to resolve all claims in a timely manner with them.
• The daily diary maintains a record of claims, reserves coverage, insurance, medical and legal issues related to any pending claims.
• Investigation and the management of these claims in the incident, patient complaint, litigation (which will require attorney retention and direction), negotiation and settlement stages.
• Evaluation of the financial exposure for each high exposure professional and general liability claim ensuring cost control of the attorney expenses is an integral component as well.
• Defense counsel preparation and direction for the handling of claims is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 8- years’ experience in professional or general liability claims handling within the insurance industry.
• Critical thinking skills and independent analysis of potential and actual exposures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of insurance and legal issues.
• Knowledge of insurance, medicine, and the law (different in each of the states and Puerto Rico) is required.
• Familiarization with the use of excess commercial carrier coverage is required as the coverage can change on a year over year basis.
• Ability to investigate potential liabilities.
• Ability to effectively analyze exposure and reserves on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to effectively manage an individual case load of claims and supervise and monitor one claims adjuster.
• Skills in development of negotiation strategies.
• Ability to direct and control defense counsel in the most cost-effective manner.
• Minimal travel is required for attendance at mediations and trials.

About Universal Health Services

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