Risk Management Manager

Our client, a major health system in downtown Miami is seeking a Risk Management Senior Manager for a long term contract position. The position is ON SITE, Monday-Friday 9a-5p paying $57.00 per hour. The Senior Manager, Risk Management implements and supervises the activities of risk management programs. Additionally, you will monitor and coordinate risk control, reduction, and prevention programs. Moreover, the incumbent strives to minimize the risk of injuries and adverse events to patients. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Investigates and analyzes the frequency and cause of patient injuries. 2. Directs the coordination and maintenance of the event reporting system (ERS), including systematic reviews of all event reports filed at the facility, to identify trends or patterns, and develop recommendations for appropriate corrective actions. 3. Provides and directs basic and complex preventive risk management assessment(s) of processes, procedures, and programs. 4. Maintains sufficient knowledge of JCAHO, federal, and state regulations, and PRO activities to ensure hospital and medical staff activities comply with regulations. 5. Develops and modifies policies to comply with safety legislation, JCAHO, HIPAA, and industry practices. 6. Coordinates and develops hospital-wide programs for quality patient care and risk-free services. 7. Liaises with attorneys, insurance companies, and individuals, and investigates any incidences that may result in an asset loss. 8. Works closely with corporate and defense counsel, directors, corporate associates, and medical and allied health staff on risk management issues and concerns. 9. Develops and implements a comprehensive risk management education and orientation program. 10. Conducts root cause analyses in response to unexpected occurrences. 11. Tracks and analyzes data for trending and develops appropriate action plans and risk modification strategies. 12. Analyzes hospital acquired conditions and determines corrective action plans. 13. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. • Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data. • Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).