The Risk Manager independently manages the program/facility loss prevention strategies and initiatives, established in conjunction with the Market Risk Director, and serves as a subject matter resource for assigned facilities and functional areas as directed. The Risk Manager Analyses risk issues and directs and organizes loss prevention strategies and initiatives for assigned program or facility including proactive risk activities such as risk assessments, educational programs, consultations and ensuring compliance with the multiple laws and regulations affecting patients, visitors, employees and the community we serve. The Risk Manager will maintain a high-profile within the assigned facilities/functional area, and is responsible for keeping all Administrative and Clinical Leaders as well as Market Risk apprised of significant events and Risk Management activities within the scope of assignment.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages loss control/loss prevention activities based on the Facility risk profile and at the direction of the Market Risk Director, System Directors
• Reports Risk Management issues to the Facility Administrative and Clinical Leadership on a regular basis.
• Conducts annual proactive risk assessments as part of the annual risk strategic plan; addresses and reports results, issues and associated action plans to supervising Risk Director and/or Home Office.
• Conducts proactive risk management surveys and studies and responsible for developing and implementing effective action plans to address risk exposures as directed by supervising Risk Director.
• Timely identifies, investigates and reports to claims any events that may result in financial loss to the organization; keeps supervising Risk Director and Facility leaders apprised of events and trends.
• Implements departmental and facility policies and procedures that affect liability exposures as directed by Risk Leadership and as needed by facility.
• Provides direction and oversight of risk activities within the assigned facility
• Collaborates with Market Risk Director, System Risk Directors and Physician Leaders to coach clinicians and leaders in apology and disclosure
• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience

Major:

Healthcare, Business, Legal or related field

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree

Major:

Healthcare, Business, Legal, Insurance or related field

Licensing/ Certification -

Licensure/Certification Required:

CPHRM (within 3 years of hire)

Work Experience -

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

5+ years in Healthcare provision or administration, Insurance, Loss Prevention, or related field

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Understanding of Risk Management principles; Outstanding organization skills; Demonstrably excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

Healthcare operations; Understanding of Tort litigation and discovery

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com