Risk Manager Sr

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• You will create and maintain individual event review documentation and aggregate data about events involving patient harm or risks to patient safety to support on-going clinical risk management/mitigation and quality improvement initiatives
• You will implement effective strategies to mitigate events associated with patient harm or to prevent patient harm by prospective consultation
• You will ensure compliance with federal and state laws related to clinical adverse events including TJC, DOH, CMS and FDA requirements
• You will collaborate in the review or conduct a review of events involving patient harm under the direction of the Quality Safety & Steering Committee (QSSC) or Clinical Risk & Safety Committee (CRSC) to identify quality improvement opportunities as part of the MHS quality assurance program. Identify potential professional liability exposures and report to the QSSC or CRSC
• You will design and implement educational programs on risk reduction measures and patient safety
• You will work with Legal Services to identify remedial measures needed following an adverse event that result in a lawsuit or claim

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree in MPH, MBA, MPA, Nursing, and/or a Juris Doctorate degree is preferred
• Risk Management credentials, such as the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or certificate program in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) are preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire
• Four-five (4-5) years of experience managing professional liability events in a health care risk management setting and/or professional liability claims experience is preferred
• Four to five (4-5) years of experience as a clinician and/or equivalent work experience in a health care setting is preferred
• Minimum four (4) years of experience working with the public to resolve disputes or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Four to five (4-5) years of experience developing and using databases to report information is preferred
• Four to five (4-5) years of experience in risk management or the like required
• Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community - Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years

• Growth and education - Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future

• Well-being and support - Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

• Living our values - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

• Belonging for all - Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued

• Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.