Senior Risk Management Coordinator

Encompass Health • Vestavia Hills, AL

13h

About The Position

Encompass Health is the leader in the inpatient rehabilitation industry, you’ll feel the Encompass Health difference as soon as you join. We collaborate and provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care for our patients, allowing us time to get to know them and help them achieve their goals during their rehabilitation journey.
Position Purpose
The Senior Risk Management Coordinator evaluates and manages assigned claims, prepares and submits internal/external required reports, assists hospitals with policy and procedure issues, assists hospitals with loss prevention programs, assists with hospital education and assists hospitals with investigations/evaluation of current incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public policy, hospital administration, or a related field required
• Preferred 2-4 years of experience in patient care, public policy, health care administration, business administration, legal support for insurance/claims investigation, and/or settlement.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctorate degree preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of principles/practices of healthcare risk management.
• Understands insurance coverage, risk reduction/control, claims administration, investigations, etc.
• Serves as resource for entry level risk position staff.
• Assists with investigation/analysis of potential and actual exposures in the company.
• Evaluates the extent and elements of exposure and recommends actions for risk mitigation.
• Investigates, evaluates, and documents occurrences, claims, and litigation.
• Recommends resolution; confirms authority in compliance with policy on Claims Handling Guidelines.
• Completes diaries within 90 days.
• Prepares and submits internal/external required reports.
• Assists hospitals with loss prevention programs.
• Uses every possible opportunity to educate hospital staff on key risk/loss prevention theory.
• Stays current via newspapers, periodicals, industry-related materials, associations, etc.
• Understands and utilizes company resources where appropriate.
• Networks with co-workers to share best practices.
• Understands different departments and their role in the corporate office.
• Develops strategies and aligns work to achieve goals.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A community of people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior