Senior Claims & Risk Director

The University of Kansas Health System; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Director of Claims & Senior Counsel to lead risk mitigation across all campuses, including KU Hospital Authority facilities. You will supervise professional and general liability claims, guide risk programs with the Office of the General Counsel, and advise on regulatory exposures for practitioners and leadership.

Key duties include crisis management participation, investigations, and collaboration with UKP, KUMC, and compliance teams to promote a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a claims manager in a health care environment or medical professional liability context.
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance expertise.
• Strong communication and strategic leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Report, respond to, review, and resolve claims per CRP guidelines.
• Present claims to Claims Committees for risk retention and captives.
• Collaborate with leadership, HR, compliance, and regulatory teams on risk mitigation.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Presentation skills

Strategic planning

Independent work

Collaboration with leadership

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Director of Claims & Senior Counsel to lead risk mitigation across all campuses, including KU Hospital Authority facilities. You will supervise professional and general liability claims, guide risk programs with the Office of the General Counsel, and advise on regulatory exposures for practitioners and leadership.

Key duties include crisis management participation, investigations, and collaboration with UKP, KUMC, and compliance teams to promote a