Complex Litigation Claims Adjuster II at Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 25

Salary

49.26

Posted On

19 Jul, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Medical Malpractice, Legal Issues, Litigation, Confidentiality, Computer Skills, Communication Skills, Settlement, Licensure, Discretion

Industry

Insurance

Description

Overview:
Presbyterian is seeking a Complex 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.

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
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