Manager Clinical Risk- Legal Department

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health system in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a strategic leader to oversee clinical risk management initiatives. The role involves developing strategies to identify and mitigate clinical risks, while collaborating with various departments to uphold the organization’s mission of improving community health. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and significant experience in healthcare risk management and clinical quality improvement, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical healthcare experience.
• 3 years of experience in healthcare risk management.
• Experience conducting adverse event investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide clinical risk management initiatives.
• Support the system’s risk management program.
• Collaborate with leadership on risk management objectives.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-direction

Organization

Ability to work independently

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: Hybrid MF 8-5

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well‑being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety‑net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Serves as a strategic leader responsible for advancing enterprise‑wide clinical risk management initiatives across. Carries out tasks that support clinical risk management objectives, performance improvement, and legal functions while collaborating with other areas, including the Institute of Patient Centered Excellence, Health Information Management, Office of Professional Affairs, clinical leadership, and staff. Supports the System’s risk management program by leading the development of comprehensive strategies to identify and mitigate clinical risks, monitor and guide the progress of current risk strategies and strategic action plans, and support the efficient and effective management of pending clinical and professional claims. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer services standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below.
• 5 years of clinical healthcare experience.
• 3 years of progressive experience in healthcare risk management, patient safety, or clinical quality improvement.
• Experience conducting adverse event investigations and root cause analyses in complex healthcare environments.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification issued by the American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC) or obtained within twenty‑four months of employment. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Self‑directed, organized, and able to accept increasing levels of responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred

• Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, MPH, or related field) or Juris Doctorate (JD).
• 5 or more years of clinical risk management/clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of integrated risk management systems.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to communicate via face‑to‑face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• May need to lift up to twenty‑five (25) pounds on occasion.