Liability Claims Clerk

Description

Our Professional Liability Claims team is looking for a Liability Claims Clerk who has experience with managing claims, preferably in the healthcare industry, and working closely with members, brokers, and council.  In addition, you will help assist our Liability Representatives with members’ claims.  We are a fast-paced team supporting our members, brokers, and counsel on claims management and work as a team collaboratively across our four work locations in California.  If you are interested in expanding your career in liability claims management, this position may be right for you! 

ABOUT BETA HEALTHCARE GROUP:

BETA Healthcare Group (BETA) is the largest professional liability insurer of hospitals on the west coast, providing coverage to more than 250 hospitals and healthcare facilities and provides workers' compensation coverage for over 40,000 healthcare workers in California.  BETA also has a long-established and growing commitment to physicians, providing medical professional liability coverage to nearly 6,000 physicians and more than 50 medical groups.  Beyond primary liability and workers’ compensation coverage, BETA provides an entire suite of alternative risk and insurance services, including excess healthcare professional liability coverage, excess workers’ compensation coverage, third-party claims administration services, risk management consulting services and claims management consulting services.  Whether with hospitals, medical groups, clinics or hospices, BETA has earned a reputation for financial strength, rate stability, quality service and breadth of coverage that is unparalleled in the industry. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is an entry-level role in our Professional Liability Claims Department. You will provide administrative support to the Liability Representatives and manage a case load of non-litigation files. You will work closely in a team environment and report to the Claims Operations Supervisor, Professional Liability. This position allows for telecommuting up to three days a week, depending on business needs and is open to any BETA Office.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Manages personal case load of designated non-litigation files in accordance with Claims Department procedures
• Updates claims database and paperless files for personal case load as needed
• Monitor’s activities of defense counsel and ensures compliance with the Claims Department procedures for personal case load
• Reviews and approves invoices of defense counsel for personal case load

• Assists assigned liability claims representatives with initial file data entry, including entering incidents and new claims or lawsuits, into a claims database and importing documents into an electronic document management system
• Prepares correspondence and other documents for opening, investigating, handling, and closing files, as requested
• Requests, obtains and follows up on medical, employment or other records, as requested
• Conducts civil index checks, as needed
• Assists with revision, maintenance and creation of templates, as requested
• Assists assigned liability claims representatives with retention of experts, as requested
• Communicates effectively and follows up with counsel, members, and insureds regarding outstanding requests, as needed
• Works with counsel or other vendors to obtain final billings, as requested
• Other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as an Administrative, Claims and/or Executive Assistant required. 
• Familiarity with basic claims management and/or insurance terminology required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, organized, and accurate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of internal records

Hiring base salary range:  Note, this position is non-exempt. $65,000-71,000 annually depending on experience

Check out our benefits page for more information and complete your application www.betahg.com/careers

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Qualifications

Salary : $65,000 - $71,000