Medical Malpractice Claims Specialist

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Claims Specialist working for The Doctors Company handling medical malpractice claims for physician members. Independently managing claims and supporting members throughout the claim process.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,378 - $122,559 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manages medical malpractice claims for assigned members
Monitors and reviews new claims and establishes a plan of action
Attends and facilitates member meetings and claim reviews
Reviews and recommends appropriate case reserves
Negotiates settlements and attends trials to provide insights and analysis
Advocates and serves as a trusted resource for physician members
Completes coverage analysis and develops a plan of action with counsel
Consults with external stakeholders to optimize investigation results
Interfaces with insured member to provide ongoing support
Makes recommendations for assignment of litigated matters
Partners with defense counsel for optimum outcome on all assigned cases
Monitors and approves fees and expenses
Evaluates facts and maintains appropriate case reserves
Recommends resolution course to regional leadership
Attends mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as necessary
Supports members throughout the claim file life up to trial

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Juris Doctorate preferred
Three to five (3-5) years of medical malpractice or equivalent claims-related experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, family and bereavement leave
same-sex domestic partner benefits
short- and long-term disability programs
employee assistance program
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health care tax-free spending accounts with a company match
401(k) and Roth IRA with company match, catch-up plans for both
Vacation days, sick days, and paid personal days each calendar year (with vacation increases based on length of service)
Paid holidays each calendar year
Life and travel insurance
Tax-free commuter benefits
In-person and online learning opportunities
Cross-function career opportunities
Business casual work environment
Time off to volunteer
Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
Company-sponsored participation at non-profit events

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical malpractice claims managementcoverage analysiscase reserves evaluationsettlement negotiationlitigation supportclaims-related experiencefact evaluationcase resolution recommendations

Soft Skills

advocacycommunicationnegotiationfacilitationinterpersonal skillstrust buildingproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeJuris Doctorate