Coordinator Risk Management

Coordinator Risk Management

Wesley Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include : comprehensive medical coverage, additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing are also available. Additionally, there is a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, an employee stock purchase plan, family support through fertility and family building benefits, referral services, consumer discounts, retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, preferred banking partnerships, education assistance, colleague recognition program, time away from work program, and an employee health assistance fund.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Coordinator Risk Management to be a part of our team. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Coordinates the medical staff peer review process and ensures compliance with relevant bylaws, statutes, regulations, and reporting requirements. Serves as the hospital representative during legal proceedings as delegated, and provides documents, attends interviews, depositions, and court appearances. Participates in loss prevention as related to the hospital Risk Management Plan. Continually strives to improve processes and services.

Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique / treatment to age of population served, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, while providing care / service with respect to cultural differences and spiritual needs. Serves as a resource person for questions or problems of a legal nature; provides educational and emotional support for employees involved in litigation; represents the medical center in pre-trial and court proceedings as delegated by the Risk Manager. Develops and maintains effective communication with hospital staff, residents, and physicians regarding quality improvement and risk management; participates in the education of hospital staff, physicians, and resident staff related to risk management. Actively participates collaborates in the disclosure proves for unanticipated events, use of apology, alternate dispute resolution mechanisms, early payment strategy, and lesson learned prevention activities.

Monitors compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, JC requirements, and State of Kansas requirements as related to the Risk Management Plan. Coordinates the medical staff peer review process by conducting a review and investigation of hospital notification system reports related to medical staff clinical indicator screens to identify quality concerns and parameter of care determinations. Accurately prepares an objective summary of the Chairman Analysis cases with a continual update of action and activity recommended by the physician reviewer, Clinical Services chairperson, and / or Clinical Service Executive Committee to comply with the Risk Management Program. Assists with collection of data for special physician peer review monitoring or trending as requested by the Clinical Risk Committee, Clinical Chairperson, or Vice President of Medical Affairs. Prepares and coordinates activities of the Clinical Risk Committee, Investigating committees, Fair Hearing process, and special Clinical Services Committee function as related to Clinical Risk. Identifies possible legal issues that may result in litigation through event analysis. Assists department heads in designing a risk management program specific to their department. Provides new employee orientation. Serves as the System Administrator for the on-line Hospital Notification System. Provides statistical and qualitative reports to various audiences on identified trends. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Education or Experience : Bachelor degree in Healthcare related field. Required Knowledge and Skills : Basic knowledge of the legal system and current risk management practices, demonstrated ability for good written and oral communication skills, demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods and educational theory, demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations affecting the organization, demonstrated knowledge of basic research design, data analysis, data aggregation and display. Preferred Registration, Licensure and / or Certification : Registered Nurse or other healthcare related credential, Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM). Preferred Education or Experience : Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Master degree in Business, Healthcare, or Public Health.