What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Risk Management Specialist, Clinical Risk Management position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
- Pension Plan
- Retirement Plan
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Benefits Effective Date of Hire
- Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
SUMMARY
The Clinical Risk Management Specialist plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient safety and improving the quality of care within the organization while limiting organizational risk. This individual is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating clinical risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting a culture of safety throughout the organization.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Riedman Campus
DEPARTMENT: Clinical Risk Management
SCHEDULE: Weekdays (8am-4:30pm)
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
- Master's degree in healthcare administration, risk management, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with PC and office programs including spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software.
- Strong understanding of clinical processes, patient safety principles, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be available to be on-site as needed.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, risk management, or a related field required.
- 5 years of experience in a clinical setting, nursing or other healthcare related field.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Risk Management. Identify, assess, and prioritize clinical risks through various methods, including incident reporting, grievances, risk assessments, and trend analysis. Conduct thorough investigations of adverse events and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood and severity of adverse events, and successfully resolve patient care matters in a timely manner. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management interventions and make recommendations for improvement. Regularly conduct risk rounds within the organization.
- Collaboration. Serve as a direct resource with clinical and technical expertise to departments for clinical risk related concerns. Collaborate with clinical staff, leadership, and other departments (Quality, Patient Safety, Patient Relations, Security, Finance, Regulatory, Compliance, Ethics, Claims/Insurance, and Legal) to integrate risk management principles into daily operations. Provide educational training and support to staff and providers on risk management practices and procedures. Participate in new employee orientation programs.
- Reporting. Maintain accurate records and documentation of all risk management activities. Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in clinical risk management. Comply with regulatory and state agency reporting requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000
