Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical cardiovascular expertise and support to underwriters for Life insurance, Disability Income and Long-Term Care through thorough analysis of case referrals to include provider medical records, test results and course of treatment. Provide timely consultations with underwriters and identify when additional medical information is needed.
• Accurate screening and interpretation of EKGs along with assessment of a variety of cardiovascular studies. Examples include echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac MRIs, etc.
• Under supervision, participation in the achievement of company mortality and morbidity goals through the research, development, writing, revision and application of less complex proprietary medical standards
• Clearly communicate the risk assessment, rationale, recommendation and reconsideration to the underwriters and technical underwriting consultants with ability to uphold decision
• Provide medical education and training to Life, Disability Income and Long-Term Care new underwriters  

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in cardiovascular medicine with a bachelor’s degree as a registered nurse
• Experience working in a specialized cardiac unit and/or clinic with knowledge of a variety of cardiovascular impairments and familiarity of reviewing and evaluating an array of cardiovascular tests
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with others at all experience levels
• Consistent critical decision-making skills and flexibility in all aspects of work
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to change as job duties change
• Willingness to participate in LOMA/ALU and/or other industry programs
• Knowledge of computer functions and experience in a “Windows” environment.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in genetics and or bioinformatics

Benefits:

• Competitive base pay
• 401K
• Pension plan
• Educational assistance
• Performance based incentive pay
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Parental leave
• Caregiver time off
• ….and more

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will offer reasonable accommodations

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