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Healthcare Risk Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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How much do healthcare risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for healthcare risk manager in California is $110,095.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,800.00 and $127,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Healthcare Risk Manager vs Healthcare Compliance Officer?

AspectHealthcare Risk ManagerHealthcare Compliance Officer
CertificationsRisk Management Certification, CRCMCHC, CHC-F, or similar compliance certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, insurance companiesHealthcare facilities, regulatory agencies
Primary FocusIdentifying and mitigating risks, patient safetyEnsuring adherence to laws, policies, and regulations
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, insurance firmsHealthcare organizations, government agencies

While both roles aim to improve healthcare quality and safety, Healthcare Risk Managers focus on risk assessment and mitigation strategies, whereas Healthcare Compliance Officers concentrate on regulatory adherence and policy enforcement. Both positions often collaborate to ensure a safe, compliant healthcare environment.

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Clinical & Healthcare Risk Officer, CPMC

Clinical & Healthcare Risk Officer, CPMC

Sutter Health

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$157K - $236K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Sutter Health rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 316 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 877 rated healthcare providers


Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay

Position Overview:

Lead entity risk and risk mitigation operational functions for CPMC. Collaborates with entity leadership to improve the patient experience and patient safety by identifying and controlling risks, reducing and eliminating the possibility of losses associated with healthcare delivery and related core business activities. Collaborate with entity and system leadership in developing and executing pro-active patient safety focused risk management, risk mitigation, and loss prevention programs. Develop a collaborative relationship with other members of Legal and Risk Services and Compliance in order to ensure risk, legal and regulatory concerns are addressed properly.

Job Description:

Candidate must live less that 1 hour of San Francisco for this role.

EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

  • Bachelor's in Business, Healthcare Administration, Risk Management, Nursing or related field


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

  • CPHRM - Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management within 18 months


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

  • 8 years recent relevant experience


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledgeof healthcare-related state and federal law and regulations including accreditation and professional standards
  • Thorough knowledge of methods used to identify and develop solutions to loss and risk control problems
  • Broad knowledge of healthcare risk identification and control methods, loss reduction and prevention activities, and claims management
  • Understanding of and experience with Lean or other process improvement philosophies and methodologies desired
  • Practical knowledge of healthcare quality review/improvement and accreditation processes
  • Broad knowledge of risk management best practices and methods used to limit exposure liability and risk
  • Proven ability to effectively and independently utilize consultative skills and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships
  • Demonstrate capability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner with leaders, staff and physicians in affiliate and across Sutter Health
  • Proven ability to communicate and mobilize staff in order to implement risk management strategies
  • Strong RCA, FMEA , problem solving skills and ability to reprioritize workload as needed to assure completion of work
  • Demonstrated ability to identify risks, review past incidents, and liability claims and make recommendations to minimize risk
  • Basic computer literacy, including knowledge of word processing, email, and use of the internet

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Saturday, Sunday

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $157,830.40 to $236,745.60 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.


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