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THE POSITION
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Do you have experience working with medical malpractice insurance filings and want to take your career to the next level? Join the Insurance Department as a Medical Malpractice Coverage Specialist and showcase your skill set while reviewing and analyzing insurance coverage details and funds from insurers and self-insurers for healthcare providers in Pennsylvania. Do not miss out on this opportunity to make a difference, apply today!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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As a Medical Malpractice Coverage Specialist, you will strive to ensure compliance with the state's mandatory medical malpractice insurance laws, address coverage issues with healthcare providers (HCPs) or their representatives, and collaborate with other state agencies as necessary. The primary focus of this position involves reviewing, analyzing, and determining whether to accept medical malpractice coverage information and funds received from insurers and self-insureds regarding HCP insurance coverage that includes the name of the insurer, coverage period, policy type, assessment rating factors, policy number, territory of practice, and medical specialty.
Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be providing guidance and training for insurance producers, brokers, and underwriters regarding Mcare participation and compliance requirements. In addition, you will be collaborating with producers, brokers, and insurance company officials to research and resolve any presenting discrepancies. This professional is also responsible for identifying, tracking, and reporting potential compliance issues to management and the Compliance Unit.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $50,836.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years of experience in reviewing and examining medical malpractice insurance filings, forms, or policies, and two years of college or business school; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training, which included at least one year of experience in reviewing and examining medical malpractice insurance filings, forms or policies.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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