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 Applicants must currently reside in the Puget Sound region of Washington Position Summary The Senior Risk Manager is an exciting opportunity planning, directing and coordinating system and region wide programs for MultiCare Health System Risk Services. Collaborating with risk managers, patient safety specialists and various stakeholders, you will support mitigation strategies and resolve patient safety concerns with effective negotiation skills and confidential awareness.

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 We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $107,598.00 - $154,814.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job