Clinical Risk & Patient Safety Coordinator

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, seeks a Clinical Risk & Patient Safety Coordinator to lead cross-department efforts to measurably improve patient safety and reduce harm. You will identify risk, evaluate events, and drive corrective actions across the organization, working with frontline staff and leadership to foster a strong safety culture.

The role requires five years of healthcare or legal experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong communication, analytical, and

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills to provide effective consultation and collaboration.
• Ability to relate to diverse ages and demographic backgrounds.
• Ability to organize and define problems, develop strategies, and carry out action plans.
• Advanced analytical skills to trend and analyze data.
• Capable of exercising sound judgment and making independent decisions.
• Ability to adapt to a complex organizational environment.
• Ability to promote and maintain positive relationships with CMH departments and staff.
• Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with CMH caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Identify actual and potential safety risks.
• Evaluate adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Evaluate circumstances presenting actual or potential liability.
• Identify system vulnerabilities and contributing factors.
• Facilitate development, implementation, and evaluation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist with preservation and collection of relevant information.
• Coordinate communication with appropriate internal and external parties.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Adaptability

Healthcare risk management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Clinical Risk & Patient Safety Coordinator

Columbia Memorial Hospital (Astoria, OR) · Quality Management

Astoria , OR

Non-Clinical Support

Full Time , Days , Shift Length: 8

Posted 10/22/2026

Call: No

Improving patient safety requires the coordinated efforts of senior leadership, clinical leaders, and frontline staff. The Clinical Risk &Patient Safety Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with all departments to measurably improve patient safety and reduce patient harm/errors.

• Identify actual and potential safety risks
• Evaluate adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Evaluate circumstances presenting actual or potential liability
• Identify system vulnerabilities and contributing factors
• Facilitate development, implementation, and evaluation of corrective and preventative actions
• Assist with preservation and collection of relevant information
• Coordinate communication with appropriate internal and external parties

This requires the systematic implementation of effective, reliable care practices and developing an appropriate institutional patient safety culture. Specific risk management duties are supporting patients, families, and caregivers when a potential adverse event occurs along with claims investigations/management.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to:

• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills to provide effective consultation and collaboration.
• Ability to relate to diverse ages and demographic backgrounds.
• Ability to organize and define problems, develop strategies, and carry out action plans.
• Advanced analytical skills to trend and analyze data.
• Capable of exercising sound judgment and making independent decisions.
• Ability to adapt to a complex organizational environment.
• Ability to promote and maintain positive relationships with CMH departments and staff.
• Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with CMH caregivers.

License/Certification

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification preferred. Candidates without CPHRM certification at the time of hire are encouraged to obtain certification within two years of hire. Prior education or formal training in healthcare risk management is preferred.
• Formal training and certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, Human Factors principles or equivalent process improvement methodologies preferred.
• Specific training and/or certification in patient safety preferred.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of five years of healthcare or legal experience
• Risk Management in healthcare preferred
• Basic understanding of care processes provided in multiple areas of a healthcare setting
• Bchelor’s degree required in a relevant field; must be approved by the hiring manager; master’s degree in a relevant field, approved by the hiring manager preferred. A copy of the diploma must be provided at the time of hire.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance

Physical work is light to moderate demand. Works inside. Moderate amount of walking and standing. Normal hearing or corrected hearing required to converse on phone or with patient, staff, and family. Normal or corrected vision to complete pre-printed forms, documentation, and to visually assess patient needs. Manual dexterity required to complete pre-printed forms, operate phone system, and computer. Command of the English language sufficient to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level III trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.

CMH is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to the patients and communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.