University of Colorado Anschutz 

Department: Professional Risk Management

Job Title: Risk Program Manager

Position #: 218311 – Requisition #: 39516

Job Summary:

This position exists to promote the goals of the Professional Risk Management Program for the insured entities of the University of Colorado Self-Insurance and Risk Management Trust (Trust). The position requires extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience, including direct responsibility for the assessment and development of strategies to mitigate legal exposure to the insured entities. The individual must be able to work effectively, collaboratively and in a professional manner with University leadership, faculty and all levels of health care providers, staff, patients and legal counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and presents educational programs to raise staff awareness of risk management concepts related to specific clinical area.
• Liaison between patients, lawyers, and University Counsel and independently negotiates settlements and resolutions, which may have significant legal and/or monetary implications for the parties involved.
• Coordinates peer and quality reviews on cases determined to have quality and management concerns and/or threat of litigation.
• Responsible for analyzing clinical care, collaborating with medical staff and other members of the health care team to complete the necessary investigation of events and legal cases. Recommends steps for action to mitigate legal exposure to the University and insured entities.
• Investigation of Notices of Claim, lawsuits and licensing board complaints or other threats of legal or regulatory action. Prepares appropriate responses.
• Collaborate with Patient Safety Organization and clinic leadership to share learnings, benchmark performance and support University wide quality and  patient safety initiatives.

Work Location:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States. This position will be required to attend in person meetings as needed.

Why Join Us:

Join a dynamic, collaborative environment where healthcare risk management is practiced.  Our fast-paced setting fosters teamwork and all members of the team have the chance to contribute directly to the success of the School of Medicine and the University wherever our employees provide care to patients, staff, and students. With a focus on high-functioning teams, this role will allow you to make a meaningful impact, gain valuable experience, and grow in your career next to colleagues who are dedicated to supporting each other and those that we serve every day. 

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year