Specialist, Legal and Risk

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Legal and Risk Specialist provides professional support to the Attorneys, Insurance Program Manager, Contract Program Manager, and other staff of the Office of the General Counsel/Risk Management Department. This position interacts with internal and external customers to provide information in response to inquiries about all lines of insurance coverage and about contracting issues. This position participates in special projects and will assist with departmental processes. This position adheres to upholding Shared Values and Service Excellence of the Hospital.

Property and Casualty Insurance knowledge preferred.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Provides specialists support for the Hospital's contract management program:

• Assist the Contract Program Manager with maintenance of the contract repository.
• Assist the Contract Program Manager with maintenance and monitoring of the master index of contracts.
• Assist the Contract Program Manager with monitoring security of stored documents, contracts, and data.
• Assist with monitoring and directing alerts and notifications of contract renewal deadlines, etc.
• Provide back-up support for the intra-Hospital document routing system.
• Assists OGC attorneys with contract reviews and redlines.
• Assists the Contract Program Manager with organizing contracts (and retrieval of original executed contracts) in preparation for Joint Commission surveys ensuring Hospital Accreditation.
• Assist with the maintenance of Hospital contract templates.

Provides specialist support for the Hospital's insurance program:

• Assists the Insurance Program Manager with coordination, preparation, and submission of insurance renewals and applications for all lines of coverage.
• Assists the Insurance Program Manager with coordination of meetings of Captive Board; Assists the Insurance Program Manager with the coordination of the review, approval and signature of captive documents.
• Maintains policy information in policy books provided by insurance brokers.
• Maintains a relationship with the Hospital’s insurance brokers and coordinates meetings and conference calls with brokers, carriers, and Hospital leadership.
• Maintains and updates the physician database, including Kansas full time, Kansas part time and Missouri SIR physicians, and physician assistants, and professional liability insurance information.  Provides end of employment insurance information to terminating providers.
• Provide professional liability insurance certification for physician credentialing in Kansas and Missouri.
• Communicates directly with insurance broker regarding physician liability coverage requirements, and changes and terminations of insurance.
• Assists the Insurance Program Manager with maintenance and monitoring of insured driver and physician rosters.
• Composes responses to internal and external requests for certificates of insurance, certificates of liability coverage, and claims histories.
• Assists the Insurance Program Manager with preparation and coordination of claims under all lines of insurance coverage.
• Processes vendor and indemnity payments and maintains files associated with employee practice liability and other liability claims.
• Creates and maintains paper and electronic filing of CDL drivers in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
• Composes, and maintains a list of OGC’s responses to requests for notary bonds for employees.
• Coordinates with other departments involved in physician hiring by providing an application for professional liability insurance certification.

Support work of Senior Counsel and Staff Counsel and general office support:

• Coordinates, maintains, and updates calendar and schedule for Counsel; constantly monitors Counsel’s schedule to ensure appropriate prioritization and delegation.
• Coordinates attorney-client privileged meetings, including coordinating with other leaders/departments, and other services needed to accomplish the meeting.
• Processes subpoenas and external meeting requests for CM and non-CM matters.  Assists in the scheduling of meetings, depositions and court appearances.  Escalates questions and concerns to coordinator, manager, and attorneys as appropriate.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes patient records for counsel.
• Assists with the organization and tracking of case files.
• Ensures compliance with Continuing Legal Education filing and licensure requirements.
• Provides support including composing and editing correspondence, letters, e-mails, memos, legal pleadings, and other project assignments.
• Process vendor payment requests.
• Hold or eligible to obtain a Missouri Notary Commission.
• Provides other support to OGC as required and/or assigned.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with respect to all information.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, or equivalent, plus 3-5 years' experience.
• Property and Casualty Insurance knowledge preferred.

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $22.78/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.