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UnityPoint Health

Clinical Preceptor

Dubuque, IA

Clinical Preceptors also provide direct patient care and case management for a diverse community ... risk for acute hospitalization and proactively prevents adverse events o Coordinates care across ...

UnityPoint Health

Clinical Preceptor

Dubuque, IA

Clinical Preceptors also provide direct patient care and case management for a diverse community ... risk for acute hospitalization and proactively prevents adverse events o Coordinates care across ...

Mahaska Health

Clinical Pharmacist

Oskaloosa, IA · On-site

$111.30K - $132.90K/yr

Identifies high-risk patients and implements interventions to improve quality and safety. * Makes ... Participates in the management of medical emergencies. * Provides admission medication ...

Mahaska County Hospital

Clinical Pharmacist

Oskaloosa, IA

$111.30K - $132.90K/yr

Identifies high-risk patients and implements interventions to improve quality and safety. * Makes ... Participates in the management of medical emergencies. * Provides admission medication ...

DataAnnotation

Risk Adjustment Analyst

Nevada, IA · Remote

$20/hr

... Cycle Management & Patient Finance, Pharmacy Operations (Pharm Tech), Laboratory Services and ... Tech), and Clinical Support & Ambulatory Operations. Benefits Full-time or part-time remote ...

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How much do clinical risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical risk manager in Iowa is $97,387.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,347.00 and $118,289.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Risk Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Risk Manager, you need a solid background in healthcare, risk management, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a clinical degree and certifications such as CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management). Familiarity with incident reporting systems, electronic health records, and risk analysis tools is essential. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills enable effective collaboration with healthcare teams and leadership. These competencies are vital for identifying, mitigating, and preventing risks to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance in healthcare organizations.

How does a Clinical Risk Manager collaborate with clinical staff to improve patient safety?

Clinical Risk Managers work closely with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to identify potential risks and prevent adverse events. They often conduct root cause analyses after incidents, facilitate safety training sessions, and lead multidisciplinary meetings to discuss risk mitigation strategies. By fostering open communication and encouraging reporting of near-misses, they help create a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the healthcare facility.

What does a Clinical Risk Manager do?

A Clinical Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks related to patient safety and healthcare operations within a medical facility. They analyze incidents, develop policies to improve patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Clinical Risk Managers also provide training to staff on best practices and collaborate with healthcare teams to implement safety initiatives. Their primary goal is to minimize potential legal liabilities and enhance overall quality of care.

What is the difference between Clinical Risk Manager vs Clinical Risk Coordinator?

AspectClinical Risk ManagerClinical Risk Coordinator
CertificationsCPHRM, RACCPHRM, RAC (sometimes)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, healthcare organizations, risk management departmentsClinics, healthcare facilities, risk management teams
ResponsibilitiesOversees risk management programs, develops policies, analyzes risksAssists in risk assessments, supports risk mitigation efforts, data collection

The Clinical Risk Manager typically holds more advanced certifications and has broader responsibilities in developing and overseeing risk management strategies. The Clinical Risk Coordinator supports these efforts through data collection and risk assessment assistance. Both roles are essential in healthcare risk management but differ in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Risk Manager job openings in Iowa as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,387 per year, or $46.8 per hour.
Clinical Nurse - Saturday ONLY 845a- 1p

Clinical Nurse - Saturday ONLY 845a- 1p

UnityPoint Health

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

UnityPoint Health rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 350 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

329th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
UnityPoint Clinics
Clinic RN
Cedar Rapids - Pediatrics
Saturday 8:45a-1pm
Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures. Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status. Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding. Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:
  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management.
  • Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
  • Administer medications by all routes.
  • Apply Nursing Process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation - within licensure guidelines)
  • Act as a liaison with patients, family and providers consistently demonstrating smooth and efficient telephone communication when covering provider call and scheduling patient appointments.
  • Obtain complete history regarding health problems according to protocols.
  • Document accurate information regarding health concerns and/or condition from patient or family member.
  • Telephone Triage by providing and documenting advice for home care of illness/condition; conducting follow-up phone calls regarding patient's health and progress as necessary.
  • Ability to assess urgency of condition for immediate attention regarding illness related calls and assign priority.
  • Placement of urinary catheters per license.
  • Placement of IV per license.
  • Provide patient education regarding health maintenance and medical illnesses following accepted Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.
  • Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
  • Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. health department).
  • Evaluate clinical skills and practice of clinical care team.
  • Supervision of delegated duties to License Practical Nurse and Certified Medical Assistants on approved clinical protocols.
  • Facilitate and support relationships between providers (e.g. within clinic, referring) and with ancillary services.
  • Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures. Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements
  • Thoroughly understand anatomical impact (phases/stages, thresholds) for clinic specialty services including co-morbidities and influences impacting patient care and treatment.
  • Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure.
  • Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.
  • Meet the department work schedule.
  • Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
  • Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
  • Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
  • Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
  • Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
  • Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office

Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses
  • Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Registered Nurse
  • Mandatory Reporter certification CPR certification
  • Meets educational/competency requirements per policy.

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At UnityPoint Health, we provide care in nine regions throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. As the nation's fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health keeps people at the center of all we do. We are looking for dynamic and talented individuals to join our team. You'll find opportunities for every sized dream.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1995

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