Clinical Risk Management Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are
UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.
As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:
Under general direction of the Director of Risk Management, the incumbent performs a specific range of high level analytical and administrative functions critical to risk management operations. Responsibilities include: (1) management of the General Liability program. (2) daily review of online reports via the Incident Reporting system to identify potential areas of risk exposure and trends. (3) investigation of potential injury claims. Assists Director with management of Professional Liability claims, Intensive Review process and other projects as assigned.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:

Strong problem-solving abilities

Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite applications

Strong analytical skills to effectively comprehend complex system reports and analyze an array into an actionable form

Resourcefulness to identify and search for information that is not readily available

Knowledge of mandatory hospital reporting obligations and responsibilities. Must know and comply with Code of Conduct standards and the Corporate Compliance Program

High degree of professionalism to recognize the need for discretion and maintain confidentiality

Excellent organizational skills, flexibility and composure to coordinate multiple assignments/projects simultaneously with efficiency and timeliness

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to develop written summaries and reports and author letters to external contacts

Excellent judgment for decision-making requirements

Excellent interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with physicians, managers and high-level administrative staff as well as support staff who are critical to departmental functions

Excellent interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with external contacts to include counsel, representatives of UCOP, District Attorneys, Public Defenders, Law Enforcement Agencies

Excellent PC skills to design and maintain custom databases, produce reports, and capture and manipulate data

Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent combination of college coursework and administrative work experience in a healthcare setting

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of legal/litigation process

Knowledge of claims management process

Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Familiarity with Academic Risk Management operations

Total Rewards
We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization