Director, Risk Management (Legal Services) (JR24-48141)

West Virginia University • Morgantown, WV

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About The Position

The Director of Risk Management at West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. is responsible for leading the Risk Management Program, focusing on clinical risk identification, regulatory risk reduction, facility risk prevention, and risk control. The role aims to create a safe environment and ensure quality patient care by proactively mitigating risks that could adversely affect patients, visitors, and employees. This position involves collaboration with various departments and institutions within the WVUH system to enhance risk management practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Law, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field.
• Five years of management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Three years of experience in risk management, quality improvement, or claims management.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Law, Public Health, Jurisprudence, or an equivalent healthcare field.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM).
• Experience in Healthcare Risk Management, including Enterprise risk management and conducting proactive clinical risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Risk Management Program.
• Identify, investigate, analyze, and evaluate risks to mitigate them effectively.
• Develop and maintain a proactive risk mitigation program.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to enhance risk management practices.
• Assist in reducing the overall cost of risk to the organization.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Protected Veterans
• Individuals with Disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree