Risk Manager-Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, coordinate, and administer a systematic risk management program designed to reduce risk and injury throughout the organization.
• Investigate claims brought against the organization and collaborate with the claims management company to coordinate depositions, document production, and interrogatories.
• Oversee incident and claims reporting processes, with a focused effort on identifying trends, reducing medical errors, and mitigating factors contributing to adverse patient outcomes and dissatisfaction.
• Monitor and analyze safety data to recommend proactive strategies that reduce liability exposure and insurance claims.
• Provide ongoing education, guidance, and facilitation to support compliance with patient safety regulatory standards, including:The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals California Department of Public Health adverse event reporting requirements
• Partner with leadership and department managers to implement risk-reduction strategies and improve operational processes.
• Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize the organization’s electronic safety reporting system, including report design, coding, and data integrity oversight.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership regarding risk trends, claims activity, and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Risk Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in healthcare risk management, patient safety, or claims management.
• Strong working knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
• Experience coordinating legal documentation and working with claims management entities.
• Proficiency with electronic safety/event reporting systems and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Pay

$150,000-$180,000/year