Medical Specialist

Medical Specialist Position: Full-Time Reports To: Client Advocacy Supervisor Department: Operations: Client Experience Purpose The Medical Specialist ensures accurate, high-quality medical documentation that supports successful outcomes for clients applying to the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). This role gathers, reviews, and processes medical records, collaborates cross-functionally, and maintains workflow discipline to ensure timely and complete upstream deliverables. The Medical Specialist combines strong communication and service skills with working knowledge of medical terminology and program requirements. Job Responsibilities Review, gather, and process medical documentation required for WTCHP and VCF claims. Communicate clearly with clients, providers, and third-party organizations to obtain required records. Maintain accurate case data in internal systems (e.g., Salesforce, CMS portals). Ensure documentation meets quality standards and supports downstream legal and operational work. Meet/exceed established KPIs and maintain workflow discipline to ensure timely deliverables. Collaborate cross-functionally with Client Advocates, Attorneys, Surrogates, PI/FA, and other partners. Escalate issues related to missing documentation, inconsistencies, or delays. Practice strong customer service with empathy, clarity, and responsiveness. Adapt to technology updates, new processes, and evolving program requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Education & Experience 2+ years of client‑facing experience preferred Active RN or LPN license required Experience with the WTC Health program is preferred Core Skills Time Management Customer Service & Empathy Verbal + Written Communication Working Knowledge of Medical Terminology & Business Knowledge Technology Adaptability Ability to work cross‑functionally Team‑oriented with strong ethical conduct Compensation $80,000-$100,000 Equal Opportunity Employment Barasch & McGarry (the “Firm”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. The Firm strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, interns, or any other covered persons because of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, gender, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, including status as a transgender individual, actual or perceived sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, partnership status, unemployment status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decision making, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, height, weight, credit history, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr