What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at Tower Health?
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
WHY READING HOSPITAL?
- Magnet® designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU
- Have your voice heard through shared governance
- Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals™ Award (2022-2023)
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The Risk Manager is responsible for risk management activities for Reading Hospital and Tower Health's associated entities reporting to the System Director, Risk Management.
- Assist with the malpractice insurance program including reporting to the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund ("Mcare").
- Participates in the management of various lines of insurance coverage and related activities
- Participates in claims management activities, including, significant interaction and confidential communication with legal counsel, managing and analyzing risk management and incident reporting strategies and data, and providing risk management educational programs.
- Assist with the development of loss prevention programs to control company losses and minimize the adverse financial impact to the organization.
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Education Requirements
- 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- Experience in Healthcare Risk Management, Insurance, MCARE Fund Insurance, Claims Management, and Contract Review
- Paralegal background helpful but not required
- Notary Public helpful but not required
Certification and Licensure
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) at hire or within 24 months of hire
Required Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Change Management
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Delegation Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Epic Proficiency
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Listening Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multitasking
- Negotiation Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Prepare & Give Presentations
- Problem Solving Skills
- Service Orientation
- Strategic Thinking
- Strong Team Player
