Job Description

About this Job
ABOUT THE PATIENT'S COMPENSATION FUND:
The Patient's Compensation Fund (PCF) was created in 1975 to provide an affordable and guaranteed medical malpractice coverage system for the private healthcare providers in the state. The Patient's Compensation Fund is a self-funded state entity, operating independently of the main state budget, and governed by the PCF Oversight Board. The Patient's Compensation Fund provides protection for the healthcare system, keeping costs down, and providing a guaranteed pool of funds to pay those citizens injured from medical malpractice of private care providers.
We are a small agency invested in retaining a skilled, productive, engaged, diverse team that we support through training and development, building connections, and supporting a harmonious work life while delivering quality services to the citizens of Louisiana.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Incumbent will be accountable in the use of independent judgment and decision-making for driving the vision and mission of this Section. Incumbent will possess financial savvy, have strong interpersonal skills, and be results-oriented to successfully perform the daily operations required in this Section. Incumbent will maintain a high level of confidentiality, be effective in professional communication skills, and independently handle complex insurance claims pertaining to individuals injured in medical malpractice cases.
Incumbent will receive not only specialized training in legal and medical malpractice terms for thorough understanding in the medical malpractice process, procedure, and agency-related State statute, but additionally in the PRISM software systems specialized for PCF claims processing, settlements, and payments.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in insurance claims adjusting, examining, or investigation; accident investigation, legal research, project management, contract management, or construction management; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
Job Duties and Other Information
JOB DUTIES:

• Monitor medical review panel process requesting updates as necessary and making all appropriate computer entries.
• Corresponds with primary insurers, defense attorneys, outside claims adjusters to determine validity, exposure, and status of claims. Evaluate incoming medical, investigative and discovery information to determine if layer of primary coverage could be exceeded, referring cases of liability and/or value over $100,000 to supervisor.
• Must maintain ongoing contact with assigned future medical claimants, their caregivers, vendors, and health care providers.
• Requests medical reports and bills from treating health care providers. Reviews medical reports and claim information to verify bill submitted relates to medical malpractice claim and all necessary documentation has been received.
• Processes requests for payment of related charges after determining if fees are reasonable and customary and disallowing unrelated or unnecessary charges after review of suggested cuts senior examiner.
• Obtains estimates for work done to modify homes and to purchase and modify vehicles for handicapped individuals.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Appointment Type: Full-time, Classified. Probational or promotional. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, overtime as needed.
Compensation: Depends on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Position qualifies for premium pay.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
HOW TO APPLY:
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PCF is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination based on any non-merit factor.
PCF is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Taylor Colar
Patient's Compensation Fund/Human Resources
PO Box 3718
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-5200
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

Skills Required