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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Healthcare Risk Manager to join our team and lead the development, implementation, and oversight of risk management strategies within our healthcare organization. The Healthcare Risk Manager plays a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the overall reputation of the facility. This position requires a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, clinical operations, and best practices in risk management. The ideal candidate will collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to develop policies and procedures that minimize risk exposure, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, analyzing incident reports, leading root cause analyses, and providing education and training to staff on risk prevention. The Healthcare Risk Manager will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, as the role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and presenting findings to senior leadership. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to risk identification and management, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to foster a culture of safety throughout the organization. Experience in healthcare risk management, knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, and professional certification are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
- Investigate incidents, adverse events, and near misses.
- Conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
- Provide education and training to staff on risk management practices.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to minimize risk exposure.
- Maintain documentation of risk management activities and incident reports.
- Monitor and analyze trends in incident data to identify areas for improvement.
- Report findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
- Participate in emergency preparedness and response planning.
Requirements
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- Certification in healthcare risk management (e.g., CPHRM) preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in healthcare risk management or related role.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Experience conducting investigations and root cause analyses.
- Ability to develop and deliver staff training programs.
- Proficiency with risk management software and reporting tools.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in healthcare risk management?
- How do you approach conducting a root cause analysis?
- Describe a time you identified and mitigated a significant risk.
- How do you stay updated on healthcare regulations and best practices?
- What strategies do you use to educate staff about risk management?
- How do you handle confidential or sensitive information?
- Can you provide an example of a successful risk reduction initiative you led?
- How do you prioritize multiple risks within an organization?
- What tools or software have you used for risk management reporting?
- How do you collaborate with clinical and administrative teams?
- Describe your experience with regulatory compliance audits.
- What motivates you to work in healthcare risk management?
