Claims and Insurance Paralegal

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN • 3h ago

Job Description:

Claims Paralegal's primary duties include claims management and administration for Essentia's major lines of insurance, including medical professional liability, general liability, property, crime, cyber and fiduciary. In collaboration with Essentia's risk managers, Essentia's Office of General Counsel ("Legal Department"), Treasury and 3rd party claims administrator (for medical professional liability and general liability only), the Claims Paralegal will work to resolve claims and lawsuits to protect Essentia's corporate assets. The Claims Paralegal will also be responsible for advising and supporting Essentia, its clinicians and staff throughout the claims and/or litigation process, including scheduling and supporting depositions, evaluating potential claims liability and damages, retaining and assisting external legal defense counsel, establishing timely and accurate expense and indemnity reserves, enrolling clinicians in state insured compensation funds, serving as an intermediary between Essentia and its insurance brokers and commercial insurance representatives, preparing and instituting legal holds, and managing the systematic tracking, processing and closing of all insurance claims involving Essentia. The Claims Paralegal will serve as Essentia's corporate representative for all pretrial and trial activities, which may involve travel and in-person attendance for depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trials. The Claims Paralegal is also responsible for responding to claims and employment information inquiries as part of external credentialing requests. The Claims Paralegal will use claims data and information to assist Risk Management in improving the overall quality of care at Essentia and to develop relevant training and educational programs for Essentia, its clinicians and staff. As necessary, the Claims Paralegal may be asked to participate in cross-functional teams, standing work groups, councils and committees at Essentia.If necessary, this role also provides general paralegal support for a wide variety of duties involving Essentia's Legal Department, including reviewing, analyzing and providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders on subpoenas, depositions, warrants and other court orders; performing legal, factual and investigative research; reviewing, analyzing and summarizing documents, coordinating document collection; and performing other general paralegal tasks or duties as directed by the Risk Management Director or the Legal Department.Work Experience:Minimum two years' paralegal experience in health care or law office setting, preferably in general or professional liability litigation. Experience with risk management, claims handling, or insurance roles preferred but not required.

Education Qualifications:

Graduate of a paralegal program or equivalent through experience and/or training

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

No certification/licensure required.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Location: 5th Avenue Building - BHC

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: days/days

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Compensation Range: $26.47 - $39.71 / hour

Union:

FTE: 1

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It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

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