Risk Management Coordinator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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Patient safety event reporting system
Patient safety topics
Culture of safety
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Risk Coordinator to develop and execute a Risk Management Plan aimed at improving patient safety and care quality. The ideal candidate will have a clinical healthcare degree, significant clinical experience, and relevant certifications. **

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 Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Risk Coordinator to develop and execute a Risk Management Plan aimed at improving patient safety and care quality. The ideal candidate will have a clinical healthcare degree, significant clinical experience, and relevant certifications. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient safety event reporting system
  • patient safety topics
  • culture of safety
  • error prevention tools
  • HIPAA compliance

Nice-to-have

  • customer service orientation
  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative healthcare organization

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
  • Power point, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, EPIC, RLDatix
  • 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