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Director of Claims Operations

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People. Passion. Purpose.

At P3 Health Partners, our promise is to guideour communities to better health, unburden clinicians, align incentives andengage patients.

We are a physician-led organization relentlessin our mission to overcome all obstacles by positively disrupting the businessof health care, transforming it from sickness care into wellness guidance.

We are looking for a Director of ClaimsOperations. If you are passionate about your work; eager to have fun;and motivated to be part of a fast-growing organization in Las Vegas, Nevada,then you should consider joining our team.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides day to day oversight of the Claims OperationsDepartment (Claims, Configuration, Audit & Appeals and Mail Room). Theposition works with the SVP, Operations to identify and implement short andlong-range goals, coordination of operations staff, enhancements of businessdevelopment efforts and a continued focus on optimization in areas of claims, compliance,quality and reporting. The Operations Director is responsible for ensuringcompliance with company policies, procedures, and State and Federal regulatoryrequirements for operations under his/her management.

Reports to the SVP, Operations. Serves as amember of the leadership team in developing goals and objectives andimplementing Population Health Management initiatives that impact the Claims OperationsDepartment, utilizing a multi-departmental approach.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops, implements, and continually assessesservice improvement initiatives for all lines of business of operational areasresponsible for.

2. Develops performance standards for Claims Operationsteams, evaluates actual performance against standards, and implements actionplans for improvement.

3. Oversees the compliance of the Claims OperationsDepartment with regulatory and accrediting agencies, including but not limitedto claims payment accuracy and timeliness, appeal processes, and call centerguidelines.

4. Develops and maintains audit processes toassist with claims processing error detection and correction. Works with othermanagers to create a fluid process to deal with provider claims adjustments.

5. Develops training and policy development and goalsand provides oversight to ensure the goals and program are aligned withoperational goals.

6. Creates and promotes a high-performanceculture of service, innovation and results.

7. Responds to and manages internal and externalCorrective Action Plans (CAP)

8. Performs supervisory functions of departmentalrecruiting, hiring, training, discipline and counseling. Develops and maintainsjob descriptions for existing and additional staffing needs. Performsperformance appraisals on direct reports.

9. Provides coordination of external audits,regulatory review, and legal case reviews involving the Claims Operations Department.

10. Collaborates with other management staff toensure that policies, procedures and workflow revisions are consistent acrossthe company.

11. Assists in preparation of annual departmentbudgets.

12. Provides other duties as required or assigned.

All duties are considered essential

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates leadership skills with ability towork collaboratively to produce results across functional teams.

Demonstrates ability to develop and executeaction plans to meet goals and objectives.

Demonstrates managerial and leadershipabilities.

Demonstrates strong analytical, organizationaland communication skills.

Demonstrates ability to communicate clearlyand concisely with Senior Management.

Demonstrates skills in multi-tasking andprioritizing information and projects.

Demonstrated excellent oral and writtencommunication skills required.

Knowledge of all aspects of insurance claimshandling, eligibility and enrollment, and systems configuration.

Knowledge of MS Office products includingWord, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Evidence of creativity, integrity, initiative,and problem solving.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelors Degree in Business, Health CareAdministration or other data relevant field plus 7 years managed caremanagerial experience required

OR

Applicants currently enrolled in relateddegree program or with 15 years of highly relevant experience will beconsidered.

Experience working with senior levelmanagement required.

Experience in an HMO, TPA or managed caresetting with Medicare Advantage claims processing required; state andcommercial insurance program claims processing oversight and knowledgepreferred.

Director Product Safety and Claims

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Description

The incumbent controls and coordinates (a) the administration of Emersons Product Safety Program, (b) manages all product claims directed to Emerson (c) assists counsel when claims result in litigation and, (d) when required, serves as the product Safety Officer and product litigation representative for the former Pitman Division. These functions require initiative, expertise and inter-personal skills in providing a full range of product safety advice, product claims management and product litigation liaison.

Responsibilities

1. The incumbent implements and maintains a product safety program designed to carry out the Emerson Product Safety Policy, including, providing divisions and subsidiaries with information and training required to enable them to implement and maintain a product safety program.
2. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the divisions with the development and utilization of product safety warnings and instructions in conformance with ANSI, ISO and/or other relevant standards.
3. The incumbent is responsible for the development, implementation and administration of systems designed to track incidents involving consumer products and potentially reportable litigation to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
4. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the divisions with the administration of retrofits and recalls.
5. The incumbent is responsible for acting as a liaison between the division and the CPSC.
6. Acting with delegations of authority, the incumbent negotiates resolutions of pending claims for property damage and bodily injury while maintaining a close liaison with the affected division(s).
7. The incumbent is required to correspond in a professional manner on behalf of Emerson by phone, e-mail, fax and in person with a variety of professionals, attorneys, claimants insurance reps, claims managers, division product safety officers, consulting engineers and other experts requiring good communication and inter-personal skills in order to bring their information, advice and demands to the incumbent of this position.
8. The incumbent is required to maintain a sophisticated record keeping system that tracks all claims information for the Corporate Division and other Emerson divisions and subsidiaries.
9. The incumbent manages two Claims Administrators and other individuals as may be assigned to the incumbent.
10. The incumbent, working closely with the Law Department, provides overall management and direction to litigation involving the former Pitman Division at Emerson. Should the need arise, he investigates incidents involving Pitman products, manages retrofits, provides responses to discovery requests, provides testimony in both depositions and trials involving Pitman products and is the custodian of records concerning the Pitman Division.
11. The incumbent works closely with the Law Department, Risk Management Department and Emerson divisions and subsidiaries on a daily basis.

Requirements

College education, B.S. or B.A. Degree in general subjects allowing incumbent to administer the various specialties related to product safety administration and claims management. An ability to grasp technical concepts is essential.

Seven years of progressively responsible experience in business, product safety, marketing and product liability activities. Knowledge of legal terminology, of the basic requirements of product liability law and experience in product safety functions are required for this position.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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Field Claims Adjuster – Property and Casualty

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# Company Summary First American Property and Casualty Insurance Company is a member of the First American Family of Companies (NYSE: FAF) which was named one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2016 and 2017. We specialize in four major types of property insurance: Homeowners, Dwelling Fire, Condominium, Renter’s and Flood. For more information, visit http://www.FAPCIG.com. # Job Summary Determines action on property/casualty claims based on coverage, appraisal, and verifiable damage. Investigates claim and gathers information to support contested claims in court. May perform visual site inspections. Inspect residential losses, write scopes/ estimates, review invoices and expert reports, determine if applicable coverage and damages. In addition, the Adjuster will provide quality claims handling (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiations and resolutions) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulatory requirements. # Responsibilities: * Denies, settles, or authorizes payments to a wide range of property/casualty claims based on coverage, appraisal, and verifiable damage. * Corresponds with policyholders, claimants, witnesses, attorneys, etc. to gather important information to support contested claims in court. * Prepares report of findings of an investigation. * May provide field adjuster support at claimantâ€s site with visual inspections. * Reviews complex coverage analysis and provides work up for approval. * Resolves complex claims- such as BI, FIRE, LIT * Acts as lead when needed for back up or absent Lead First American invests in its employeeâ€s development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our Company and our dedication to putting People First, check out firstam.com/careers.

Claims Settlement Specialist

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Zelis is a healthcare information technology company and market-leading provider of end-to-end healthcare claims cost management and payment solutions.

Inc.5000 award winner: One of the fastest growing privately held companies in the US!

Ranked #1 by NJ Biz as the Fastest Growing Company in NJ!

COMPANY BACKGROUND/CULTURE

Zelis Healthcare is an information technology company which utilizes an end-to-end technology platform to fulfill the claims cost management and payments needs of healthcare payors including large and medium-sized health plans, TPAs, Taft-Hartley Plans, providers and individuals.
The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of network management, claims integrity, payment remittance solutions and analytical services for medical, dental and workers’ compensation claims to over 500 payor clients.
Additionally, the company delivers electronic payments and explanation of payments to over 200,000 healthcare providers and serves individuals with provider lookup and medical referral services.

Position Overview

The Claims Settlement Specialist position will handle the financial settlement of medical claims/bills on behalf of Zelis payor clients. The Claims Settlement Specialist will be responsible for handling provider telephone calls regarding the payment amount paid to a provider by a payor based on Zelis data points. During this call, the Claims Settlement Specialist must understand: (1) the procedures billed on the claim/bill; (2) the estimate of the fair value of the payment that was remitted to the provider based on Medicare pricing, location/facility/provider comparisons, and Zelis proprietary evaluation software; (3) identify negotiation points for that particular provider if payment is not accepted, as is; and, (4) negotiate an acceptable payment below the providers billed charges.
This position requires a minimum 60-day training period.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Answering all calls from providers who are questioning the paid amount on any claim(s) handled by Zelis for payor.
* Returning all calls within one business day of receiving the call.
* Creating payment negotiation documents using Word, Excel, or proprietary programs and transmitting those via fax, e-mail or other methods.
* Documenting stages of process and outcome of post payment negotiation in custom database.
* Analyzing medical claims and being able to discuss them with specific providers.
* Negotiating claims/bills as required.
* Miscellaneous duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
* A background in healthcare collections, provider billing, retail or sales is beneficial.
* Ability to effectively communicate including listening and persuasive speaking skills and abilities.
* Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills as well as conversation skills and negotiation skills are a must; skills to make quick connections between many pieces of information and synthesize that into effective conversations.

COMPENSATION:

An attractive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits plans are available to attract outstanding candidates.

Thank you for your interest in the Zelis team!

Property Claims Specialist

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Position Summary

Exercises independent discretion or judgment in the handling of assigned property claims. Serves as a consultant to claims adjusters in their handling of property losses.

Please note, this is a remote, work from home opportunity and use of a company car is provided.

Selected candidate will serve the Eastern TN area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Establishes immediate contact with Policyholders and claimants.

Conducts extensive investigations into causes and origins of all major property claims. Interviews insureds, claimants and others as required. Inspects property damage, reviews information to prepare estimates, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage of claims, determines liability and total value of claims and negotiates settlements. Sets and maintains adequate reserves.

Determines steps necessary to initiate investigation of a property loss. Uses outside experts and attorneys as required.

Exercises discretion and independent judgment in evaluating property damage in order to determine the extent of damage. Determines liability and total value of claim, develops estimate and obtains an agreed scope of work and cost of repair with contractor and/or Policyholder.

Determines value as they apply to the coverage.

Assigns and supervises the handling of property losses by independent adjusters when necessary. Advises claims adjusters regarding handling of claims.

Documents claim files and submits final report to file for closure.

Conducts related training of field office claims personnel in the branch and at the Home Office.

Attends industry-related training programs to stay current on legal developments and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations impacting the operation of the department.

Establishes and maintains relationships with local, state and regional organizations and agencies which are involved in related activities.

Acts as coordinator of the Catastrophe Team activities at catastrophe site.

Competencies

Ability To Learn And Follow Procedures

Ability to Manage Complexity

Decision Making

Developing And Maintaining Relationships

Influencing Skills

Information Management Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Job-Specific Knowledge

Planning And Organizing

Problem Analysis

Service Orientation

Time Management

Qualifications

High school diploma, or GED, required. Five years experience in property claims adjusting required. Successful completion of an accepted property estimating training program, or five years of experience in construction, required. Successful completion of Introduction to Claims (AIC 30) and AIC 35 preferred. Working knowledge of Windows software required. The position requires the incumbent to serve on Catastrophe Team, which may include travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two consecutive weeks. Appropriate license as required by state. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Position requires the incumbent to provide 24-hour availability for emergency claims service.

Physical Requirements

Lifting 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)

Lifting 20-50 lbs; Often (20-50%)

Lifting Over 50 lbs; Often (20-50%)

Driving; Frequent (50-80%)

Pushing/Pulling; Occasional (
Manual Keying/Data Entry; Often (20-50%)

Climbing; Moderate (30-40%)

Nearest Major Market: Knoxville
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