Hospital Risk Manager Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

Interpersonal Skills

• Will possess a set of skills including, but not limited to forecasting, analyzing, synthesizing, explaining, adapting, comprehending, interpreting data, negotiating, organizational skills, speaking in front of groups, team leadership, conflict resolution, listening skills, the ability to select and develop a competent team leader staff, and the flexibility to meet the changing needs of the enterprise, and analytical skills. The successful incumbent will maintain skills in process improvement and change management. Independent thinking and in-depth financial analysis skills.
• Considerable skill in communication of the written and spoken word.
• Skill in interaction and negotiation with many, varied individuals internal and external to the system.
• Excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to focus on details. Ability to analyze discovery responses, understand motion practice, and interact with outside counsel. Ability to prepare/send correspondence for the entity. Drafting of legal holds, affidavits and other legal documents.
• Organizational skills with the ability to handle priority projects simultaneously within tight deadlines and is proactive in preventing problems, good follow through on projects/issues, and an attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information and PHI in a mature, professional, and completely confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/PowerPoint/Word/Excel
• Ability to perform legal, statutory, or regulatory research and explain finding in a concise and coherent manner.
• Knowledge of e-discovery platforms and working with same.
• Ability to travel to all locations within the system, which may include hospital or clinic settings.  Travel to trials, hearings, or depositions may be required.  Travel to meetings with insurers or defense counsel office will be required.
• Ability to understand and comprehend claims summaries, loss runs, self-insured retentions.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Lifting, moving, reaching, bending, stooping, standing, walking, typing and operating small business equipment.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Visual Exposure to computer and technology devices
• Ability to travel off site, throughout the hospital, to clinics, depositions, trials

Essential Mental Abilities

Essential Sensory Requirements

Exposure to Hazards

Other Skills and Abilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive insurance program, including risk identification, assessment of insurability, utilization of deductibles, reinsurance strategies, and adherence to corporate policies regarding risk. Maintain knowledge of risk management principles and practices, insurance processes, and professional liability claims management within a health care organization.
• Investigate and follow up on potentially compensable events; compile and analyze data to identify trends and support organization-wide initiatives to minimize risk. Represent the organization in all insurance related matters and participate in contract reviews to ensure appropriate risk considerations. Investigate and follow up on potentially compensable events; compile and analyze data to identify trends and support risk reduction techniques.
• Report claims to insurance carriers and manages all professional, general, and product liability claims in coordination with carriers, including legal defense activities.
• Monitor and assist with legal demands, preservation notices, legal holds, and collection of e-discovery, medical, and billing records as required.  Draft and review litigation related documents, including discovery responses, motions, and filings; collaborate with internal and external counsel on discovery.
• Communicate effectively with outside counsel, internal leadership, and staff regarding litigation and claims matters.  Possess strong organizational skills to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders effectively.
• Support litigation processes, including subpoena responses, witness coordination, deposition and trial preparation, and e-discovery management.
• Attend mediations and trials, providing reporting and follow-up; travel to regional sites as needed (25-40%).
• Conduct immediate intervention and documented investigation of all claims; analyze and recommend settlement values.
• Collaborate on Quality Improvement and Safety/Security initiatives, lead risk management education for hospital and medical staff.
• Develop and maintain reporting processes for Boards and committees; ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory standards.
• Partner with the Patient Representative Program and Patient Safety Officer to foster a culture of safety and risk awareness.  Provide oversight of the patient advocacy program to support risk mitigation efforts.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments, implement corrective actions, and educate stakeholders on local and national risk trends.
• Facilitate collaboration between leadership and clinicians to identify exposures and develop effective mitigation strategies; evaluate outcomes for continuous improvement.  Serve as liaison between the organization, claimants, attorneys, insurance companies, and insured parties.
   

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Healthcare, Health Administration, or Healthcare experience such as APRN/RN with experience in Risk, Patient Safety, Claims Management - Required upon hire or
• Juris Doctor (J.D) - Juris Doctorate with a minimum of 2 years legal litigation practice experience (Litigation, Health Law, In-house experience preferred) - Required upon hire
• Master's Degree - Master's in Nursing, Health Administration, or related healthcare field - Preferred