Risk Manager

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About the role

Manage event and claim investigations, management and litigation across all coverage lines.

Serve on the appropriate hospital/ministry event reporting core team and Serious Event Review team(s).

Evaluate risk management functions and process through the use of data capture, follow up and trend analysis and present findings to appropriate committees; collect, evaluate and distribute relevant data concerning patient/visitor/environmental injuries and near misses and aggregate summaries for committee reviews.

Assist with the development and implementation of initiatives and policies and procedures, including associate and medical staff education activities, Provider Associate Care Team (PACT) program and other risk reduction/elimination throughout the organization.

Support the process of responding to product and safety recalls and alerts and safe medical device reporting of adverse events.

Responsibilities

• Manage event and claim investigations, management and litigation across all coverage lines.
• Serve on the appropriate hospital/ministry event reporting core team and Serious Event Review team(s).
• Evaluate risk management functions and process through the use of data capture, follow up and trend analysis and present findings to appropriate committees; collect, evaluate and distribute relevant data concerning patient/visitor/environmental injuries and near misses and aggregate summaries for committee reviews.
• Assist with the development and implementation of initiatives and policies and procedures, including associate and medical staff education activities, Provider Associate Care Team (PACT) program and other risk reduction/elimination throughout the organization.
• Support the process of responding to product and safety recalls and alerts and safe medical device reporting of adverse events.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full time, Days.