Project Specialist - Insurance

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

125d • $59,066 - $88,599 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Specialist – Insurance role sits within the Risk Management Services team at a healthcare organization, reporting directly to the Manager of Insurance & Business Operations. This position serves as a vital cross-functional bridge, coordinating insurance claims, renewals, and safety initiatives while engaging with internal medical staff, finance, and external brokers and insurance carriers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, risk management, or a related field required.
• Must be highly organized with experience in data analysis, the ability to learn and work with multiple data systems and participate in team projects.
• Strong project coordination skills, with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze and present data for decision-making and process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with clinical and non-clinical teams.

Nice To Haves

• 4-5 years of experience in a healthcare, insurance, or risk management environment preferred.
• Experience working with claims management software (e.g., Riskonnect, RLDatix) and electronic reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Process and report Auto, Cyber, Employment, and Property claims to insurance carriers while tracking financial updates.
• Compile exposure data and claims metrics needed for insurance renewals, executive board presentations, and actuarial reports.
• Manage the internal inbox to process malpractice certificates and claims history requests, and issue various liability certificates (e.g., Worker's Compensation, General Liability).
• Assist in organizing cross-functional healthcare safety events, such as Patient Safety Week.
• Prepare presentations for committees focused on promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary system administrator for the Safety Intelligence and Riskonnect Claims databases.
• Ensure data integrity, troubleshoot system issues, generate reports, and train staff on system utilization and upgrades.

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: Mid Level