Sr. Manager, Risk Management (H)

Current Employees

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet .

Sr. Manager, Risk Management

The department of Risk Management has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sr. Manager, Risk Management to work on the UHealth campus. The Sr. Manager, Risk Management implements and supervises the activities of risk management programs. Additionally, this employee monitors and coordinates risk control, reduction, and prevention programs. Moreover, the incumbent strives to minimize the risk of injuries and adverse events to patients.

Core Job Functions

• Investigate and analyze the frequency and cause of patient injuries.
• Direct 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.
• Provide and direct basic and complex preventive risk management assessment(s) of processes, procedures, and programs.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of JCAHO, federal, and state regulations, and PRO activities to ensure hospital and medical staff activities comply with regulations.
• Develop and modify policies to comply with safety legislation, JCAHO, HIPAA, and industry practices.
• Coordinate and develop hospital-wide programs for quality patient care and risk-free services.
• Liaises with attorneys, insurance companies, and individuals, and investigates any incidences that may result in an asset loss.
• Works closely with corporate and defense counsel, directors, corporate associates, and medical and allied health staff on risk management issues and concerns.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive risk management education and orientation program.
• Conducts root cause analyses in response to unexpected occurrences.
• Tracks and analyzes data for trending and develops appropriate action plans and risk modification strategies.
• Analyzes hospital acquired conditions 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.

Department Specific Functions

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

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and / or certifications may be considered.

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 Floridas 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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status : Full time

Employee Type : Staff

Pay Grade : H15