PRTF- Risk Coordinator

Millcreek of Pontotoc•Pontotoc, MS

About The Position

The Risk Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Risk and Quality Departments, including collecting, analyzing, and coordinating data and completing incident investigations and related processes. The role supports execution of the facility’s risk management program and promotes a safe, compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The Risk Coordinator collaborates across departments and with facility leaders to identify risks, develop corrective action plans, improve incident reporting, and support continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
De-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys, as required by the supported service line(s).

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a clinical healthcare field such as nursing or counseling preferred.
First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Assist the Risk and Quality Directors with execution of the facility’s risk management program.
Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting.
Lead investigations following incidents, complaints, and grievances.
Collaborate with employees to make incident reporting more effective and efficient.
Identify risks that could result in harm to patients, staff, or visitors.
Coordinate incident data collection and analysis across facility departments.
Coordinate development of corrective action plans to address regulatory vulnerabilities or risks to patient safety, in collaboration with facility leaders.
Assist leadership in building sustainable processes for Quality Council, policy and procedure review, the Safety Committee, safety and incident data analytics, and internal reports.
Compile and distribute materials before assigned Risk, Quality, Performance Improvement, Governing Board, Quality Council, Medical Executive Committee, and other meetings; record meeting minutes.
Participate as a visible, engaged, and dynamic team member.
Complete safety rounds, participate in leadership rounding, and submit results and corrective actions to facility leaders and the Acadia corporate office as directed.
Manage department records.
Assist with coordinating and delivering staff training to support regulatory compliance, as needed.
Assist with coordination of Risk Management and QAPI programs, as requested.
Track assigned Risk and Quality/QAPI projects throughout the facility.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.