Claims and Litigation Specialist

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (403b)

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a senior claims leader to oversee medical malpractice strategies from initial report through final resolution. You will direct external defense counsel, ensure compliance with internal protocols, and drive financial reporting for high-exposure matters.

You will negotiate settlements, collaborate with risk management, and translate outcomes into improvements in patient safety and liability reduction. This role is remote with full-time duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years cumulative experience, OR Associate’s/Bachelor’s with 1 year, OR 5 years relevant experience.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 2 yrs exp; OR Associate/Bachelor’s with 1 yr exp; OR 5 yrs relevant exp

Job description

• 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.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote


• Department: Claims


• Schedule: Full-time

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.

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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