Med-Legal Assistant

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Qualified Medical Evaluations (QMEs) and Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs)

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Scheduling all medical legal examinations

· Performing abstracts of medical records

· Interviewing examinees and completing historical and comprehensive narrative of the examinee’s injury, treatment and present complaints.

· Attending examinations with physician ensuring all medical legal issues are addressed.

· Assisting in completion of medical report with physician.

Experience

• Must have experience in Medical-Legal Worker's Compensation and Disability reporting
• Must have a thorough understanding of AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Disability, 5th edition
• Must understand the concepts of apportionment and causation
• Must be well-versed in anatomic and medical terminology
• Experience in Orthopedics and Pain Management preferred

Requirements

• Ability to interact professionally with attorneys and insurance adjusters
• Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound independent judgment, initiative and high standard of ethics.
• Excellent interviewing and social skills
• Excellent reading, comprehension, grammar and writing skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up on assignments independently
• Intermediate or higher skill level in Microsoft Word
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Bilingual is a plus, but not essential
• Must possess MacBook

Salary

• $25 - $30/hour