Nurse Paralegal - Columbus, United States - Poling & Associates

Description

Job Description

POLING presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate. If you are the best, this firm is for you. Our reputation is steeped in tradition and dedication to obtaining outstanding results, a teamwork environment, and unrivaled client service.

Our nurse paralegals are at the core of our practice and provide vital support and benefit to our clients. This position requires a proactive personality with outstanding organizational skills along with the ability to follow best practices.

You must be able and willing to work in our downtown Columbus, Ohio office 5 days a week during normal business hours.

Job duties include:

• Provide medical records review and summation in medical malpractice claims.
• Organizing and indexing medical records at the direction of the attorneys
• Reviewing and cataloguing of received radiology images from medical care providers.
• Preparing detailed chronologies based upon the medical issues in the case.
• Medical literature review and research
• Obtaining expert reviews including searching for expert options and communicating with experts and attorneys
• Medical research to ensure knowledge of most up to date standards of care and practice guidelines.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF
• An active Ohio LPN or RN license with a minimum of 7 years of clinical experience
• Excellent writing & communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred
• Prior experience as a Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Paralegal or risk manager is preferred.
• PACU, ICU, or ED: 6 years preferred
• Certification as a Legal Nurse Consulting is highly desired
• Unparalleled organizational ability and effective time management.

In addition, the ideal candidate will also possess unquestioned integrity and discipline and is systems/procedures oriented, detailed oriented, a self-starter, and is an excellent communicator (written and verbal).

To apply for this position, email resume together with a cover letter that includes salary requirements and a concise paragraph stating why you are the best candidate for this position.

Salary is based upon experience and education.