Ambulatory Risk and Patient Safety Manager

The Ambulatory Risk and Patient Safety Manager will develop and implement an Ambulatory Risk Management and Patient Safety Program that will sustain fundamental improvements in the safety of ambulatory care provided by North Shore Physicians Group (“NSPG”). The Ambulatory Risk Management and Patient Safety Program, which is supported by grant funding from CRICO/RMF, will be developed under the guidance and support of the Associate Medical Director of Risk Management, executive leadership and physician leadership of NSPG. Read the full job details here.

Peer Review Coordinator
Emerson Hospital

Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Quality and Patient Safety, the Medical Staff Peer Review Coordinator performs a wide variety of functions designed to coordinate and maintain the integrity of the Medical Staff quality and peer review program. All duties will be performed in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects the mission and vision of the hospital and the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• BSN or degree in a health care related field

Experience

• Clinical experience and a general understanding of the quality improvement process and the hospital quality measure process.

Licensure and/or Certification

• Current license as a professional nurse in Massachusetts required

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to manage data and generate reports
• Knowledge of statistical processes and measurement techniques
• Ability to work independently and facilitate teams
• Organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Experienced Computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Manager, Risk Management
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, MA
http://www.umassmemorial.org

Position Summary: Works closely with Sr. Director, Risk Management in the ongoing development, implementation, and coordination of the Medical Center’s clinical risk management program, with the objectives of participating in safety and quality improvement activities and controlling and minimizing professional liability claims. In addition to carry a daily caseload, oversees the analysis of risk management data, the preparation of reports and the performance of risk management educational programs. Administers the clinical risk management program operations on a day- to-day basis and provides supervision, training and support for the Clinical Risk Managers. Works collaboratively with the self-insurance program Claims Manager regarding general and professional liability claims. Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Director in his/her absence.

Registered Nurse and Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare field required. Master’s Degree in health related field or MBA preferred. Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management certification (or eligibility to sit for certification) or other Risk Management certification preferred. Minimum of seven years experience in healthcare risk management, preferably gained at an academic medical center. Must have a demonstrated ability to develop and implement risk management policies and procedures to ensure an effective Risk Management Program. Must demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to apply, Risk Management and legal principles related to patient care. Must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a cross section of medical center executives, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and demonstrated leadership skills

Position Qualifications: Must be able to demonstrate the ability to use effective data-gathering, investigation and analysis techniques and skills. Must possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to work deadlines. Must demonstrate the ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively. Strong computer skills required. Must demonstrate the ability to educate and train others and have strong presentation/public speaking skills, including the ability to speak before large audiences and prepare and provide Power Point presentations.

Please apply on line to requisition number: 110841

http://www.umassmemorial.org

Vice President of Compliance/Chief Compliance Officer in Portland, Maine
Martin’s Point Health Care

The Vice President of Compliance/Chief Compliance Officer is a critical leadership role within Martin’s Point. This key executive will be responsible for planning, developing, conducting, and assessing compliance risk assessments for the system and specifically for three lines of business within the health plan: Medicare, USFHP and commercial.

This leader will serve as a champion for the proactive positioning of compliance enterprisewide and will provide effective leadership and guidance to the compliance team. The Vice President of Compliance/Chief Compliance Officer will be the lead executive reporting on compliance to the board and the senior management team. Adding a strategic focus to compliance moving forward is critical to success. This executive must build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with key federal and state regulators, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Read the full position information here.

Risk Manager

Facility: Caritas Norwood Hospital, Norwood MA
Department: Performance Improvement/Risk Management (0502.70220)
- Full-time - 8:30a.m.-5p.m.
- Day shift
- 3-5 years experience is required
Responsible for assisting with the day-to-day implementation of the Quality and Performance Improvement/Risk Management plans for the hospital. Assists with follow-up of patient safety and risk issues. Works with departments to develop and implement hospital tracking system for QI issues. Reviews department quality indicators for compliance. Reviews and analyzes incident reports and follows up. Participates in PI meetings. Conducts root cause analysis. Assists Director with appropriate reporting of risk events. Must have Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field; Master's preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years related experience in a healthcare setting with a focus on patient safety, risk management, or quality improvement. Strong organizational, interpersonal, analysis, and computer skills. ASHRM or CPHQ designation preferred.

Contact: Christine Miller
Email: christine.miller@caritaschristi.org
Phone: 781-278-6033
Fax: 781-278-6804
Address: 800 Washington Street, Norwood, MA 02062, Norwood, MA 02062