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South Shore Health

Clinical Risk Manager

Weymouth, MA · On-site

$117.70K - $170.70K/yr

SHS Risk and Safety Management Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of ... Collaborates with the Patient Experience Department to assist in reviewing patient grievances.

South Shore Health

Clinical Risk Manager

Weymouth, MA

$117.70K - $170.70K/yr

SHS Risk and Safety Management Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of ... Collaborates with the Patient Experience Department to assist in reviewing patient grievances.

Deloitte

Financial Risk Manager

Boston, MA

... * Assist in business development initiatives such as drafting industry insights, sales materials ... Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Market Risk, Capital Management/Stress Testing * Knowledge of ...

National Grid

Risk Management Specialist

Waltham, MA · On-site

$102K - $119K/yr

... Assist with the implementation of effective risk management activities aligned with National Grid's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework. Able to support and review the application of the risk ...

National Grid

Risk Management Specialist

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

$102K - $119K/yr

... Code 2024. Assist with the implementation of effective risk management activities aligned with ... Supports the Risk Manager and Risk Director in preparing materials, insights and analysis for risk ...

My3Tech Inc

Risk Management Project Manager

Chelsea, MA · Hybrid

Risk Management Project Manager (Enterprise heavy) Location: Chelsea, MA (Hybrid work) Summary of ... Develop and implement training program to assist senior staff and key resources with implementing a ...

Fred C. Church

Team Leader, Risk Management

Lowell, MA · On-site

The Team Leader, Risk Management (TLRM) works with the Commercial Lines teams to assist our larger, multi-faceted clients with strategic risk management involving all lines of coverage. This includes ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant risk manager in Massachusetts is $76,685.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,520.00 and $96,549.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Assistant Risk Manager, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with risk management software, data analysis tools like Excel, and relevant certifications such as ARM (Associate in Risk Management) are typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork help you effectively assess risks and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate risk identification, mitigation, and the safeguarding of organizational assets.

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An Assistant Risk Manager frequently works cross-functionally, partnering with departments such as finance, operations, and compliance to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. This role often involves gathering information from various teams, facilitating risk assessments, and ensuring that all departments understand and adhere to risk management policies. Collaboration may include regular meetings, joint projects, and providing training or support to help other teams recognize and address emerging risks. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building effective relationships and fostering a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization.

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An Assistant Risk Manager helps organizations identify, assess, and minimize potential risks that could affect their operations or financial stability. Their responsibilities typically include conducting risk assessments, analyzing data, assisting in the development of risk management policies, and helping to implement risk mitigation strategies. They work closely with other departments to ensure compliance with regulations and to support the overall risk management framework. This role often involves preparing reports, supporting insurance processes, and staying up to date on industry best practices to protect the organization from potential loss.
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Clinical Risk Manager

Clinical Risk Manager

South Shore Health

Weymouth, MA • On-site

$117.70K - $170.70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

South Shore Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
R-21857
Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
SHS Risk and Safety Management
Status:
Full time
Budgeted Hours:
40
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
We're looking for a Clinical Risk Manager who is passionate about patient safety, high-reliability practices, and driving meaningful system-wide improvement.
The Clinical Risk Manager supports South Shore Health's system-wide efforts to improve patient safety, reduce risk, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role conducts event investigations and root cause analyses, identifies trends, and partners with clinical and operational leaders to develop effective corrective actions. The position also assists with claims management, regulatory readiness, external reporting, and participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
In this role, you'll:
Lead investigations and root cause analyses
Identify trends and system risks through data and event review
Partner with clinical + operational leaders to implement corrective actions
Support regulatory readiness, accreditation, and required reporting
Contribute to claims management and patient safety initiatives
Help cultivate a culture of safety across the organization
Who we're looking for:
\uD83D\uDD39 MA RN license
\uD83D\uDD39 Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
\uD83D\uDD39 3+ years experience in hospital or health-system risk management
\uD83D\uDD39 CPHRM, CPPS, or CPHQ (or willing to obtain within 1 year)
\uD83D\uDD39 A collaborative communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Compensation Pay Range:
$117,700.00 - $170,700.00
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Risk Management
  • Participates in planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and documenting an integrated, comprehensive and proactive risk management program for SSH.
  • Collaborates with Patient Safety, Regulatory/Accreditation, Compliance, Quality Management, Office of Patient Experience and departmental quality and operations leaders to identify and assess unusual incidents, unexpected outcomes, and potential risks, translating learnings into the development of loss and error prevention strategies.
  • Serves as internal consultant and facilitator for quality improvement committees and teams
  • Recommends corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk. Collaborates with insurer and hospital-based improvement teams on interventions.
  • Reviews and evaluates aggregate adverse events and claims data, as well as other hospital information in order to identify high-risk activities, procedures and departments.
  • Performs root cause analysis on all serious reportable events (SREs) and other events as appropriate. Supports staff in investigation/review process, debriefs, corrective actions and follow-up. Completes required reporting and documentation in accordance with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards and requirements.
  • As requested, serves as institutional liaison to professional/general liability insurers.
  • Ensures appropriate and timely communications with health system and departmental leadership concerning professional/general liability matters.
  • Under the direction of the Executive Director of Risk, Senior Clinical Risk Manager and the Office of General Counsel, assists in the claims management process for the hospital including directing management of legal claims involving hospital and staff and collaborates with insurers, as needed.
  • Assists with supporting and coordinating Medical Staff Peer Review Committees, working closely with Medical Staff leadership, providing accurate clinical summaries, data trending, reports and analysis.
  • Collaborates with the Patient Experience Department to assist in reviewing patient grievances. Works with team, as appropriate to respond to patient grievances.
  • Partners with colleagues across the organization to coordinate and facilitate risk and safety education, complete collaborative risk reviews, and develop robust action plans.
  • Integrates risk management program activities with clinical programs, hospital and health system operations and administration, such as patient safety, regulatory/accreditation compliance, patient care services, environmental safety, human resources, infection control, occupational health, clinical laboratories, physician services, information management, compliance/privacy, etc.
  • Participates on the Quality Council, Joint Commission Core Team, Environment of Care Committee, and other committees, as need is identified.
  • Development of institutional communication and education strategies related to Risk Management, quality and patient safety issues and compliance with emerging regulatory, case and statutory law.
  • Participates in on-call schedule to enable 24/7 coverage for inquiries on risk management matters.

Patient Safety
  • Performs comprehensive system analysis of patient safety events utilizing just culture principles and standard processes. Focuses on high reliability concepts when developing improvement initiatives.
  • Reviews adverse event reports to ensure timely and appropriate analysis and follow up.
  • Performs data analysis of safety event reporting relative to adverse incidents to identify trends, and signals of risk.
  • Plays vital role in the management of risk /safety reporting systems, including but not limited to file management, user set-up and training, and reporting.

Regulatory/Accreditation
  • Serves as internal consultant to the health system departments and leaders on matters of regulatory compliance and other health care related regulations, laws, and standards. Appropriately involves SSH Office of the General Counsel and Compliance & Privacy Department as needed.
  • Maintains current and accurate knowledge of regulations, laws and standards pertaining to SSH, including but not limited to FDA, TJC, DPH, and CMS Medicare Conditions of Participation.
  • Supports all regulatory related certifications and accreditation activities including mock surveys, tracers, intra-cycle monitoring assessment, management of site visits, and post survey follow up.
  • Reviews and evaluates results of regulatory/accreditation surveys and mock surveys to ensure policies and procedures support safe, compliant practice.
  • Participates in review and development of relevant institutional policies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or other health related science from an accredited school
Masters preferred
Minimum Work Experience
3+ years Hospital or Health System Risk Management experience
Required Licenses
Current MA RN licensure
Required Certifications
CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Manager) or
CPPS (Certified Professional in Patient Safety) or
CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality)
Above certifications required within one year of hire.
Required additional Knowledge and Abilities
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to lead and direct system-level IPC program.
  • Ability to collaborate and partner across all levels and functions within the organization.
  • Possesses strong analytical skills to identify and monitor practice patterns and trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Experience with data analysis software and applications (i.e., Microsoft Excel, Redcap, RL Datix)
  • Requires strong organizational skills to manage many competing timetables and responsibilities. The ability to delegate, effectively supervise and plan for the timely and successful completion of short and long-term objectives is essential. The responsibilities of this position require detailed, concentrated effort and constant re-establishment of priorities as well as complex and sensitive decision-making.
  • Possesses strong communication skills to serve as liaison to internal and external stakeholders. Requires superior skills in financial, written, and oral formats.
  • Ability to interact with all members of the organization in ways that enhance understanding, respect, collaboration and problem solving.

Leadership Competencies
  • Passion for and commitment to the organizational mission and serving as a key member of the organizations leadership team.
  • Sets an honest, transparent and positive tone in all areas and works in concert with leadership, medical staff and other members of care delivery to establish a collaborative environment.
  • Strong communication skills in all venues; strong focus on listening to understand.
  • Solutions-oriented coupled with the ability to function well in a culture that values relationships and collaborative decision-making.
  • Ability to serve as a role model in commitment, engagement, and accountability for the provision of outstanding patient care.
  • Ability to mobilize teams for common goals and shared vision.
  • Positive change agent who builds a solid infrastructure and organizational foundation.
  • Value driven commitment to the provision of quality, safety and patient/family centric healthcare services.
  • Ability to proactively identify problems, lead change, and overcome obstacles.
  • Data driven, results-oriented style with a high degree of analytical ability and proven problem-solving skills.
  • A team player who can build collaborative relationships across the organization.
  • Able to proactively cultivate new and innovative approaches and solutions to infection prevention and control issues that promote the mission, vision, values, and culture of South Shore Health.

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)

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South Shore Health is a leading provider of health services in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, US. As an integrated health system, the company has a broad offering ranging from primary and specialty care, home health and hospice services, to preventive and emergency care. Founded over a century ago, South Shore Health initially operated as a single hospital but has since morphed into a health network of providers and facilities for comprehensive care. The company's mission is to benefit the community by providing easily accessible, top-quality health services with an emphasis on wellness and prevention.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

South Weymouth, MA, US

Year founded

1922

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