Quality Assurance Coordinator (On-Site) - Risk Management

Prime Healthcare•Redding, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or healthcare related field preferred
Fellow or Diplomat of American Society of Healthcare Risk Managers
Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), preferred
Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience preferred
Experience in risk management and/or professional liability claims management preferred
Should be knowledgeable about current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility

Responsibilities

Responsible for designing, organizing, coordinating and implementing the Risk Management Program with the objective of controlling and minimizing loss to protect the human, physical and fiscal assets of the organization.
Is an active participant in performance improvement data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated program, which ensures the provision of the highest quality of health care.
Collaborates with personnel responsible for safety and security and actively participates in risk-related activities in this area.
Provides assistance with claims investigation, management and litigation.
Facilitates reporting of safety data/events.
Evaluates risk management program(s) through the use of data capture, follow up and trend analysis and presents findings to appropriate committees.
Assists with the development and implementation of initiatives, policies and procedures, including staff education activities, regarding risk reduction/elimination throughout the organization.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures.