Liens Specialist

About the Role

As a Lead Lien Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the Liens team, providing direction, assigning tasks, and ensuring work is completed according to established standards and deadlines. You will collaborate with internal teams, departments, and management to analyze problems and resolve challenges related to liens.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide team members to ensure their work is complete and provide support to help them meet their goals.
• Review and analyze legal documents, medical bills, and records to identify lien-related obligations and requirements.
• Examine case files and settlement documents to ensure accuracy and identify existing liens or subrogation.
• Conduct checks for outstanding liens, subrogation, or bankruptcy filings that may affect settlements.
• Verify notifications to relevant entities (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare) and ensure appropriate responses are received.
• Follow attorney instructions to review, dispute, or negotiate reductions for liens or subrogation.
• Use case management systems to document lien statuses and ensure information is up-to-date and accessible.
• Perform secondary checks for specific liens (e.g., hospital liens) to ensure proper resolution before finalizing payouts.
• Communicate with attorneys, internal departments, external vendors, and clients to address lien-related inquiries.
• Maintain organized records of lien-related documentation and correspondence for future reference and audits.
• Stay informed about changes in lien laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience as a legal closing specialist, subrogation analyst, settlements coordinator, lien processor, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of lien and subrogation laws, regulations, and legal principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Office environment with normal business hours.
• Must remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, and office machinery.
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs to access other floors, cafeteria, and parking area.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery (e.g., copy machine/printer).
• Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to observe details at close range.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Company-paid STD (with no waiting period).
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Disclaimer: This job description is subject to change, and reasonable accommodations may be requested to perform essential functions.