Risk Management and Insurance Analyst

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accredited by the University of South Alabama and four years of related professional experience in a legal or risk management setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Risk management coursework, paralegal certification, JD coursework, or other formal legal training is preferred. Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s Risk Management department is seeking to hire a Risk Management and Insurance Analyst. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Conducts various risk investigations and prepares reports on findings to Risk Management, including interacting with University faculty, staff, administrators and outside entities.
• Attends meetings to represent Risk Management when requested.
• Assists with providing Risk Management services to University and Hospital departments.
• Assists in processing summons and complaints served to University employees.
• Reviews and processes legal requests for the release of medical records to ensure HIPAA and other legal compliance.
• Assists with legal case management.
• Reviews medical records.
• Assists with healthcare and university risk and legal issues when they arise.
• Assists with insurance renewals, including obtaining all necessary data required for various insurance renewals.
• Prepares and reviews various internal insurance forms.
• Submits reports to the State Insurance Fund and coordinates various claims through to completion.
• Maintains various databases of all clinical healthcare employees, defendant’s lists, and insurance claims.
• Prepares verifications for all institutions and hospital credentialing offices.
• Verifies insurance coverage and claims histories for all past and present insureds.
• Manages all provider files.
• Manages the automobile insurance program for the University.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Short Term Disability Life Insurance Education Benefit Retirement Plan Memberships and Events Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work. PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year. Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date. Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason such as illness, accident, or maternity. After a fifteen day waiting period, it provides 60 percent wage replacement. Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary. Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents. Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment. Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner. Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free. Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.