Director, Risk Management and Patient Safety

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The department of Risk Management has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Director, Risk Management and Patient Safety. The Director, Risk Management and Patient Safety develops and administers risk management programs. The Director, Risk Management and Patient Safety monitors and coordinates risk control, reduction, and prevention programs. Additionally, the incumbent oversees the organization’s risk management programs to minimize the risk of injuries and adverse events to staff and/or patients.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Investigates and analyzes the frequency and cause of operational risks. 
• Assists and directs the coordination and maintenance of the event reporting system, including systematic reviews of all event reports, to identify trends or patterns and develop recommendations for appropriate corrective action, prevention, education, and monitoring.
• Provides and directs basic and complex preventive risk management assessment(s) of processes, procedures, and programs, including in-service education, consultation, liaison activities, and on-call emergency assistance to providers.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Creates and modifies policies to comply with safety legislation and industry practices.
• Coordinates and develops organization-wide programs to mitigate claims and losses.
• Acts as the liaison to attorneys, insurance companies, and individuals. Investigates any incidences that result in an asset loss.
• Works closely with senior leadership, corporate and defense counsel, department directors, corporate associates, and insurance carriers on risk management issues or concerns.
• Provides comprehensive risk management education and orientation programs. Tracks and analyzes data for trending and develops appropriate action plans and risk modification strategies.
• Analyzes acquired conditions, validates compliance with bundles, and determines corrective action plans.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• Certification in relevant specialty or field
• 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
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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