Risk Management Coordinator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Clinical risk management
Patient safety initiatives
Adverse event analysis
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Risk Management Coordinator to develop and execute a comprehensive Risk Management Plan. The role focuses on enhancing patient safety while managing clinical risks, requiring strong clinical experience and effective communication skills

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.
  • Responsibilities include evaluation of adverse and sentinel events utilizing effective communication, facilitation of root cause analyses, coordination, and implementation of loss prevention and loss mitigation activities to promote a culture of safety and to create a safe environment for quality patient care.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Risk Management Coordinator to develop and execute a comprehensive Risk Management Plan. The role focuses on enhancing patient safety while managing clinical risks, requiring strong clinical experience and effective communication skills.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • clinical risk management
  • patient safety initiatives
  • adverse event analysis
  • loss prevention strategies
  • regulatory compliance awareness

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity championing
  • collaborative healthcare organization
  • culture of safety promotion
  • patient advocacy skills

Key Requirements

  • Clinical Healthcare Degree (BSN, RT, PT, OT, SLP, LCSW)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in clinical field or experience in lieu of education
  • 5+ Years clinical experience
  • CPPS, CPHQ, and/or CPHRM within 12 m of hire
  • Power point, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, EPIC, RLDatix

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter