Senior Risk and Patient Safety Consultant

Senior Risk And Patient Safety Consultant

Premier Insurance provides management services to American Excess Insurance Exchange, RRG (AEIX), an excess professional liability reciprocal risk retention group, and operates as an insurance brokerage providing products and services to healthcare entities and providers nationwide.

The purpose of this position is to expand the ability of Premier Insurance to develop risk management, patient safety, and quality improvement offerings for AEIX member organizations for them to improve patient care and reduce liability exposure. The position is dedicated to supporting the clinical quality, patient safety, and risk management programs of AEIX member organizations. With a primary focus on service, innovation, and client satisfaction, the Consultant must be able to assess the specific needs of assigned members and collaboratively develop effective offerings and services to address those needs. The Consultant will utilize a data-driven approach to proactively impact the operations of member organization by driving improvements in patient safety and quality improvement focused on decreasing risk exposures.

The Consultant also supports AEIX governance activities, by providing resources and reports to governance committees, and attending other governance and candidate marketing meetings. The Consultant will develop and provide educational seminars, including coordinating speakers relating to existing and emerging risk management issues, conduct on-site risk assessments, complete research requests, and assist with the design and implementation of quality improvement projects for AEIX members to enable the sharing of best practices in the provision of healthcare services. The Consultant is expected to participate in professional association activities to remain up to date on best-in-class industry developments and standards and to raise visibility and promote the services and capabilities of AEIX and Premier Insurance.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1 60% :

• Develop content and procure speakers for educational programs to meet Premier Insurance and AEIX annual Performance goals
• Provide on-site risk assessments and risk education for AEIX members
• Support and assist with the annual AEIX Awards & Grants program for providing recognition of outstanding quality and safety programs, including staffing the governance subcommittee responsible for reviewing applications and determining winners
• Provide research and draft advisory opinions regarding questions posed by AEIX members, supporting expert responses with industry standards and publications
• Develop visibility of AEIX and Premier Insurance in national quality or risk management associations (e.g., ASHRM, NPSF, and / or AHRQ)
• Assist, as needed, on AEIX or Premier quality or risk management projects

Responsibility #2 20% :

Responsibility #3 20% :

Required Qualifications

Work Experience : Years of Applicable Experience - 7 or more years

Education : Bachelors (Required)

Required Certifications / Licensing :

Preferred Qualifications

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Working Conditions : Remote Travel Requirements : Travel 21-40% within the US Physical Demands : Sedentary

Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $113,000 - $188,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills / experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Employees also receive access to the following benefits :

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.