Project Specialist - Insurance

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

235d • $55,895 - $83,843

About The Position

The Project Specialist - Insurance plays a critical support role within the Risk Management Services team of a healthcare organization. Reporting to the Manager of Insurance & Business Operations, this position assists in managing insurance claims, coordinating data for renewals and actuarial reviews, and contributing to initiatives that promote a culture of safety. The Project Specialist collaborates closely with clinical, administrative, and external partners to support patient safety, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze risk and claims data for use in insurance renewals, actuarial reports, internal reviews, and executive board presentations.
• Report new lawsuits, claims, and potential claims events (PCEs) to insurance carriers and ensure timely data entry and financial updates in the Riskonnect claims system.
• Collect exposure data and documentation for healthcare-related insurance policies (e.g., professional liability, general liability, cyber liability, etc.).
• Maintain compliance with state and federal reporting requirements, including MMDCS (Mandatory Medical Data Collection System) and CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) reporting.
• Support and coordinate safety-related committees and initiatives such as Patient Safety Week, the Culture of Safety program, Violence in the Workplace initiatives, and Lean projects.
• Assist in organizing departmental and cross-functional healthcare safety events and projects.
• Act as system administrator for Safety Intelligence and Riskonnect Claims Database.
• Provide support and training to users, ensure data integrity, and assist with report generation from the systems.
• Troubleshoot and escalate system issues as needed.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals