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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Risk Claims Analyst

Claims AdjudicationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOlathe, KS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree from an accredited college or university is required.
  • At least five years of broad administrative or project coordination experience, or risk, insurance, and claims management experience in a healthcare environment, is required.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to the Risk, Claims, and Insurance Department in physician risk, claims administration, and the insurance program.
  • Conduct research, prepare statistical reports, handle underwriting requests, assist with obtaining insurance renewal data, and process new claims to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Represent department management, as delegated by the Directors, in communicating information to the hospital executive team, vendors, physicians, staff, and community agencies.
  • Support all aspects of the insurance program, including renewal and underwriting requests, certificate of insurance coordination, adding and terminating provider coverage, and tracking refunds.
  • Support handling general liability, property, and auto claims, including coordinating claims.
  • Coordinate responses to litigation discovery and use the database to document matter activities and correspondence.
  • Escalate claim concerns to the team.
  • Compose correspondence, memos, newsletter pieces, website content, policies, and reports; type and proof materials; and edit, collate, assemble, and distribute documentation as needed.
  • Prepare reports, activity calendars, and mass mailings, including letters and memos for staff.
  • Assist with database structure creation, gather and analyze data, and distribute reports to support department operations.
  • Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other intranet and internet programs.
  • Prioritize correspondence, memos, reports, internal signature files, and appointments; review, classify, and file correspondence, documents, and materials in the main filing system; and secure confidential files containing sensitive documentation.
  • Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring the organization's claims management program.
  • Participate as a member and consultant on Patient Relations committees, such as a Grievance and Appeal committee.
  • Serve as a resource to departments and committees to promote safe, quality patient care and reduce liability exposure.
  • Use professional judgment and critical thinking to facilitate prompt and compassionate claims management.
  • Coordinate with the Directors on developing and presenting educational programs about risk management issues and claims trends.
  • Promote containment of claims and losses through early identification, assessment, and resolution.
  • Act as a liaison between the Board of Healing Arts and UKP physicians, serving as a point of contact and negotiating submission terms for complaints.
  • Assist and participate with the Directors of Claims, Insurance, and Risk Management in early communication and resolution protocols in response to unanticipated negative outcomes of care.
  • Work with TUKHS Compliance, Risk Management, and other departments to provide information related to claims and insurance.
  • Participate in education and orientation of new physicians as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
  • Technical or professional designations and training in risk, claims, or insurance, or business school training, are preferred.

About the Company

The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

The University of Kansas Health System is a non-profit academic medical center with locations in Kansas City, Topeka, Great Bend, and Lawrence. It delivers comprehensive medical services—from primary care to highly specialized treatments—through the largest physician practice in Kansas, covering more than 200 medical specialties. As an academic medical center, it combines patient care with research and education, and it operates the only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center in the area. Care is coordinated across its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated providers, with revenue generated from patient services, research grants, and educational programs. The system distinguishes itself by its large, integrated physician network, broad range of specialties, and its role in research and training, all aimed at improving health outcomes in Kansas and the surrounding region.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Founded
1998

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