Risk Management Coordinator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
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Patient safety
Risk mitigation
Root cause analysis
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Risk Coordinator who will develop and execute the Risk Management Plan aimed at improving patient safety and quality of care. The ideal candidate should have a clinical healthcare degree, substantial clinical experience, and a familiarity with healthcare regulations. **

Job Summary

  • The Clinical Risk Coordinator works with the Director to develop and execute the Risk Management Plan with the primary aim being to protect patients, staff members, and visitors from inadvertent injury by providing an ongoing, comprehensive, and systematic approach to reducing risk exposures to improve quality of care and mitigate financial loss.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
  • The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Risk Coordinator who will develop and execute the Risk Management Plan aimed at improving patient safety and quality of care. The ideal candidate should have a clinical healthcare degree, substantial clinical experience, and a familiarity with healthcare regulations. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave, Education discount, Retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient safety
  • risk mitigation
  • root cause analysis
  • regulatory compliance
  • HIPAA

Nice-to-have

  • high reliability efforts
  • customer service orientation
  • culture of safety
  • teamwork and diversity

Key Requirements

  • Clinical Healthcare Degree (BSN, RT, PT, OT, SLP, LCSW)
  • 5+ Years clinical experience
  • CPPS, CPHQ, and/or CPHRM within 12 m of hire
  • Advanced degree in healthcare or JD
  • 3 Years clinical risk management, safety, or quality experience

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter