COORD - RISK MGMT

UHS•Tucson, AZ

52d

About The Position

Palo Verde Behavioral Health is looking for a Coordinator, Risk Management. The Coordinator of Risk Management supports the healthcare organization’s efforts to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors while driving clinical and operational quality improvement initiatives. This role reports to the Director, Risk and Performance Improvement and assists with the identification, evaluation, and reduction of patient safety risks, ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and helps facilitate performance improvement activities that advance patient outcomes, clinical effectiveness, and organizational excellence. The Coordinator of Risk Management plays a vital role in elevating patient safety, improving clinical performance, reducing organizational risk, and supporting high-quality care across the continuum.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent required; Associates' or Bachelors' Degree, preferred.
1-3 years experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually or chest x-ray every 4 years thereafter.
Must obtain and maintain a Class 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance

Nice To Haves

Knowlege of risk management, patient safety, and quality improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

supports the healthcare organization’s efforts to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors while driving clinical and operational quality improvement initiatives
assists with the identification, evaluation, and reduction of patient safety risks
ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
helps facilitate performance improvement activities that advance patient outcomes, clinical effectiveness, and organizational excellence