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MultiCare Health System

Community-based health system operating 13 hospitals

Risk Manager

Risk ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSpokane, WA, USA$85.4k - $122.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in risk management or a similar discipline is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience managing professional liability events in a healthcare risk management setting and/or professional liability claims experience is preferred.
  • A minimum of two years of experience as a clinician and/or equivalent work experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
  • A minimum of two years of experience working with the public to resolve disputes or equivalent work experience is preferred.
  • A minimum of two years of experience developing and using databases to report information is preferred.
  • Risk management credentials, such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or a certificate program in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), are preferred or must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain individual event review documentation and aggregate data about events involving patient harm or risks to patient safety to support ongoing clinical risk management, mitigation, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Implement effective strategies to mitigate events associated with patient harm or prevent patient harm through prospective consultation.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state laws related to clinical adverse events, including The Joint Commission, Department of Health, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Food and Drug Administration requirements.
  • Collaborate in or conduct reviews of events involving patient harm with the Quality Program to identify quality improvement opportunities as part of the MHS quality assurance program; identify potential professional liability exposures and report them to the Claims team and C-suite.
  • Design and implement educational programs on risk reduction measures and patient safety.
  • Work with the Claims team and Quality department to identify remedial measures needed following an adverse event resulting in a lawsuit or claim, including lessons learned.
  • Provide just-in-time consultation to MHS leaders and staff regarding liability risks and other regulatory or legal concerns, with backup guidance from Risk Management leaders.
  • Work with the Claims team and legal counsel to coordinate claims investigations and legal defense processes while ensuring maximum protection of potential evidence.

About the Company

MultiCare Health System

Community-based health system operating 13 hospitals

MultiCare Health System runs a wide network of care sites and hospitals across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, with more than 300 locations and 13 hospitals serving the Pacific Northwest. Its care model connects primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty services in one integrated network so patient records and care plans move between clinics and hospitals for coordinated treatment. It stands out as the largest community-based, locally governed health system in Washington with a long history dating back to 1882, focused on serving its local communities. Its goal is to provide access to health and wellness services for people in the Pacific Northwest, now and in the future, guided by its mission, vision and values.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA
Founded
1882

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