Risk Manager I- MMCIP Hybrid

Job Description

Performs the investigation of adverse events, near misses, and potential claims and suits and actively participates in developing and implementing loss prevention methodologies and patient safety initiatives in certain designated areas or entities. This includes gathering and analyzing data and preparing reports as well as keeping the management informed about significant developments; and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor’s degree or in clinical health care with Master’s preferred

* Three to five years nursing and/or other clinical experience required in special care units, ICU’s, ER, Shock Trauma, etc. Other clinical experience may be acceptable such as chronic or rehab care based on assigned areas or responsibility

* Previous experience in risk management, patient safety or quality assurance preferred

* Paralegal knowledge also an asset

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives, evaluates, and classifies oral or written reports involving actual or potential liability exposure.

Identifies and assesses in MMCIP covered entities loss potential.

Conducts a review of all incidents to determine possible liability exposures.

Conducts more extensive investigations of incidents in which it is determined there is a high likelihood of liability and or exposure.

Compiles, trends, and analyzes aggregate data for department chiefs or others as deemed relevant.

Identifies patterns or trends including system analysis indicating potential liability exposure and patient safety issues.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Full-time