Nurse Paralegal - Memphis, United States - Lewis Thomason

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Job Description

Job Description

The candidate will be reviewing medical records and reporting on same, all in a time-sensitive and confidential basis. Skills include identification and summarization of the medical treatment rendered, complaints, injuries and identification of missing records/additional records needed. Must have medical records experience and nursing background. Obstetrics experience a plus. Successful candidate will have exceptional organization and time management skills, be a team player, and be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, records management programs and timekeeping software.

Duties:

• Performs a variety of complex duties with limited supervision.
• Supports attorneys with medical-related litigation.
• Supports legal team by analyzing and summarizing medical records.
• Conducts medical journal research and abstract medical records.
• Organizes and prepares both outline and narrative summaries of the records for internal use.
• Analyzes medical records and billings to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the medical evidence including pre-existing or co-existing medical conditions.
• Prepares case analysis.
• Identifies issues, omissions, and discrepancies.
• Assists attorneys with medical evidence preparation and organization for depositions, hearing, or trial.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid nursing license
• 1-5 years of experience as a registered nurse in clinical practice.
• Proficient understanding and utilization of medical terminology, anatomical drawings, laboratory tests, and medications.
• Possess thorough understanding of medical conditions to explain or illustrate a diagnosis.
• In office position with two remote days a month.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a law firm or legal department
• Nursing experience in obstetrics

Company DescriptionOne of the premier law firms in the Southeast, Lewis Thomason's longstanding tradition of excellence and success is built on providing a high level of comprehensive service that builds respect, creates an atmosphere of trust and communication with our clients, and nurtures lasting relationships. Combining the knowledge, expertise, and experience of over 100 highly skilled attorneys in four cities across Tennessee, we efficiently offer exceptional representation in a wide range of legal advocacy, transactional, advisory, and consulting services to local, regional, and national clients from one end of Tennessee to the other and beyond.

Company Description

One of the premier law firms in the Southeast, Lewis Thomason's longstanding tradition of excellence and success is built on providing a high level of comprehensive service that builds respect, creates an atmosphere of trust and communication with our clients, and nurtures lasting relationships. Combining the knowledge, expertise, and experience of over 100 highly skilled attorneys in four cities across Tennessee, we efficiently offer exceptional representation in a wide range of legal advocacy, transactional, advisory, and consulting services to local, regional, and national clients from one end of Tennessee to the other and beyond.