Risk Manager

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. They empower their 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, Ascension offers an inclusive and supportive environment where contributions truly matter. The Risk Manager role involves developing and overseeing comprehensive risk management programs, leading investigations for claims and serious events, managing litigation, harnessing data for process improvement, and spearheading safety initiatives and medical staff training.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee comprehensive risk management programs, aligning organizational strategies with safety goals to proactively reduce institutional liability.
• Lead end-to-end investigations for claims and serious events, managing litigation across all coverage lines while serving as a key expert on clinical review teams.
• Harness data capture and trend analysis to evaluate risk functions, presenting actionable insights to committees to optimize patient safety and environmental standards.
• Spearhead the creation of safety initiatives and medical staff training, including the PACT program and medical device recall protocols, to foster a culture of continuous risk reduction.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees