Ambulatory Risk Manager

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus incentive

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Risk role with remote work and regular travel to Tennessee. This position is part of the Risk department and is offered full-time, with eligibility for an annual bonus incentive.

The role focuses on identifying and analyzing adverse events, near misses, and liability exposures, serving on event reporting teams, and evaluating risk management processes. It also supports policy initiatives and recalls response within the organization.

Qualifications

• No credential required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and analyze adverse events, near misses, and potential liability exposure.
• Serves on the medical group/ministry event reporting core team and Serious Event Review teams.
• Evaluates risk management functions and presents findings to committees; aggregates data for reviews.
• Assists with development and implementation of risk initiatives and policies, including education activities and PACT program.
• Supports recalls and safe medical device reporting processes.
• Supports overall risk management goals, strategies and processes.

Skills

Risk analysis

Investigative skills

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

7 years cumulative job experience

Job description

• Location: Remote (with regular travel to Tennessee)


• Department: Risk


• Schedule: Full-time


• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote (with regular travel to Tennessee)


• Department: Risk


• Schedule: Full-time


• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Identify, investigate, and analyze adverse events, near misses, and potential liability exposure.


• Serves on the appropriate medical group/ministry event reporting core team and Serious Event Review team(s).


• Evaluates risk management functions and processes through the use of data capture, follow up and trend analysis and presents findings to appropriate committees; collects, evaluates and distributes relevant data concerning patient/visitor/environmental injuries and near misses and aggregates summaries for committee reviews.


• Assists with the development and implementation of initiatives and policies and procedures, including associate and Physician/APP education activities, Provider Associate Care Team (PACT) program and other risk reduction/elimination throughout the organization.


• Supports the process of responding to product and safety recalls and alerts and safe medical device reporting of adverse events.


• Supports the organization's risk management goals, strategies and processes.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  
  
  
  • None Required.
  
  
  
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Previous risk management experience


• Ambulatory experience preferred

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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