Risk Management Manager

Prime Healthcare•Lynwood, CA

1d•$89,440 - $129,542

About The Position

St. Francis Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare institution serving the Los Angeles community and providing diagnostic, treatment, education, and outreach services. The Risk Management Manager assists the Director of Performance Improvement and Risk Management in designing, organizing, coordinating, and implementing the Risk Management Program to control and minimize loss and protect the organization’s human, physical, and fiscal assets. The role participates in performance improvement and risk management data collection and activities, supports an integrated program to promote high-quality health care, and collaborates with personnel responsible for safety and security. The manager assists with claims investigation, management, and litigation; facilitates safety-event reporting; evaluates risk data and trends; and presents findings to appropriate committees. Under the Director’s supervision, the position also supports risk-reduction initiatives, policies, procedures, and staff education. It oversees the grievance process and risk incident reporting system and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to identify and resolve problems.

Requirements

Two years of Quality or Risk Management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting.
Knowledge of current State Laws and Regulations applicable to the facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a healthcare-related field preferred.
Fellow or Diplomat of the American Society of Healthcare Risk Managers.
Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred.
Risk Management experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Experience in risk management and/or professional liability claims management preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Performance Improvement and Risk Management in designing, organizing, coordinating, and implementing the Risk Management Program to control and minimize loss and protect organizational assets.
Participate in performance improvement and risk management data collection, activities, and functions to support an integrated program and high-quality health care.
Collaborate with personnel responsible for safety and security and participate in risk-related activities in these areas.
Assist with claims investigation, management, and litigation.
Facilitate reporting of safety data and events.
Evaluate risk management data, conduct trend analysis, and present findings to appropriate committees.
Assist with developing and implementing risk-reduction or elimination initiatives, policies, procedures, and staff education activities under the supervision of the Director of Performance Improvement.
Oversee the grievance process and risk incident reporting system.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution.