Claims Specialist

Azad Technology Partners; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Azad Technology Partners is seeking a Claims Specialist for full-time employment in Orange, California. The role involves managing complex medical malpractice claims, supervising cases, and preparing reports for litigation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, five years of claims management experience, and relevant legal or medical education. The position offers an annual salary range of $110k to $130k depending on experience, with an expected start date of December 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum five years of medical malpractice claims management experience.
• Relevant legal and/or medical education background or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice claims with increasing complexity.
• Investigate and evaluate claim files for compliance.
• Prepare case evaluation reports for publication.
• Manage all litigation activity and participate in trials.
• Provide assistance to management on special projects.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Relevant legal or medical education

Job description

AZAD is seeking a Claims Specialist for a full-time, permanent employment position in Orange, California

This position is full-time on-site, Monday to Friday. Expected start date December 28, 2025.

The annual salary range for this position is between $110k-$130k depending on related qualifications and experience.

Summary

Our client isseeking a Claims Specialist for their Orange County office. This role involves handling technical and administrative responsibilities related to managing assigned claim files and taking on a larger caseload of highly complex claims. The Senior Claims Specialist also plays an active role in the ongoing training and oversight of Claims Specialist I and II team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice claims, including the assignment, direction, and control of defense counsel, under supervision and in compliance with the Claims Technical Manual, the Defense Attorney Guidelines, and the MPT Agreement. Manage increasingly complex cases with larger financial exposure.
• Investigate and evaluate claim files including complying with the standards of performance, interviewing members, reviewing medical records, corresponding with plaintiff attorneys, obtaining preliminary expert evaluation/opinions, and preparing interview summaries.
• Prepare case evaluation reports for publication and presentation to the CRC and CSC.
• Prepare case evaluation reports for discretionary authority on selected cases.
• Manage and participate in all litigation activity, including discovery plan, mediation, MSC, and negotiation under supervision, as necessary.
• Monitor trials and arbitrations including daily progress reports, providing member and defense attorney with support.
• Prepare claim file resolution documentation.
• Timely update the claims database.
• Document all important case developments under the chronology tab.
• Code the claims file and update as relevant information is available.
• Timely review and index documents to the On Base system.
• Provide assistance to management as indicated on special project.
• Identify, investigate and follow-up on coverage issues.
• Take Hotline calls as requested and as necessary and prepare hotlines.
• Attend staff and department meetings as indicated.
• Assist management in training of Claims Specialist I and II's.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Relevant legal and/or medical education background or the equivalent.
• Minimum five years of medical malpractice claims management experience and/or three years CAP claims experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Other Skills and Abilities

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/deadlines.