ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Flushing Hospital has an exciting career opportunity for a Administrative Assistant in Risk Management .

The Risk Management Administrative Assistant will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide support services to the Network Director.
• Support Assistant Director and Coordinator in department consultations, safety event analysis, developing and monitoring risk reduction strategies, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide administrative support to Network Quality Director on FHMC Campus.
• Provide coverage of administrative staff of other Quality Departments as needed.
• Handle unasserted and asserted claims, including accepting service of legal documents
• Collect all pertinent information (Medical Records, Billing Information, Radiology Tests/Reports) and forward to defense counsel.
• Respond to defense counsel investigative requests.
• Assist Network Claims Director in management of annual Excess Insurance application process.
• Schedule appointments for hospital staff for interviews, depositions, and other meetings with defense counsel.
• Process settlement documents, including communication with defense counsel and Finance Department for accurate and timely payment of settlements.
• Prepare legal papers in connection with Mental Hygiene Court proceedings.
• Handle requests from third parties for insurance coverage and claims histories of employed staff.
• Maintain data base of and track regulatory related violations, including ECB and FDNY matters.
• Inform Hospital Departments of medical device recalls and alerts.