Director, Risk Management/Insurance

Summa Health

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 151,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Summa Health System is seeking a Director, Risk Management/Insurance to lead the comprehensive risk program. The role ensures accurate loss runs to Finance, actuaries and consultants and oversees the Middlebury Assurance Company, Summa’s wholly owned entity.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in managing professional and general liability claims, risk management leadership, and strong knowledge of insurance policies and regulatory guidelines to support patient safety and

Qualifications

Five or more years managing professional and general liability claims.
Five+ years of direct responsibility for a Risk Management Program.
Three to five years of progressive supervisory/team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Provide a comprehensive proactive Risk Management Program for Summa Health System.
Ensure accurate loss runs to Finance, actuaries and outside consultants.
Administers Middlebury Assurance Company, a wholly owned entity of Summa.

Skills

Risk management

Liability claims

Leadership

Insurance policies

Regulatory knowledge

Legal compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

J.D. preferred

Job description

Director, Risk Management/Insurance (Job ID: 60413)

Full-time / Benefits eligible

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Assumes responsibility for providing a comprehensive proactive Risk Management Program for Summa Health System. This position ensures accurate loss runs to Finance, actuaries and outside consultants to assure internal resources are available for payment of claims. Administers management of Middlebury Assurance Company, a wholly owned entity of Summa.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Formal Education Required:
- a. Bachelor’s Degree
- b. J.D. preferred but not required
2. Experience and Training Required:
- a. Five (5)+ years experience in management of professional and general liability claims
- b. Five (5)+ years experience with direct responsibility for Risk Management Program
- c. Three to Five years of progressive supervisory/team leadership experience preferred
3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
- a. Working knowledge of risk management program, State and Federal laws, regulations and guidelines
- b. Knowledge of civil court process
- c. Knowledge of insurance policies and lines of coverage
- d. Works cooperatively with management in advising of litigation strategies
- e. Accountable for behaviors consistent with Summa’s mission and values
- f. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
4. Level of Physical Demands:
- a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$72.89/hr - $109.34/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.