Patient Safety & Risk Management Coordinator

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health seeks a dedicated risk management professional to join our patient safety team. This role acts as a critical link between Risk Management and Patient Relations to reduce risk, resolve concerns, and promote a safe environment for Legacy patients.

Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating losses, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, investigating incidents, and training clinical staff in risk management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in healthcare including behavioral health risk management or related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a clinical role or clinical management preferred.
• Licensed Health Care Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, mitigate and control losses related to patient and visitor injury.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements including patient safety reporting and related charges.
• Partner with clinical personnel in managing adverse outcomes, investigate incidents, and report potentially compensable events.
• Provide education, support and consultation to clinical personnel on risk management issues.
• Facilitate root cause analyses and risk management investigations.

Skills

Risk management

Investigation

Conflict resolution

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Legacy Health seeks a dedicated risk management professional to join our patient safety team. This role acts as a critical link between Risk Management and Patient Relations to reduce risk, resolve concerns, and promote a safe environment for Legacy patients.

Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating losses, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, investigating incidents, and training clinical staff in risk management practices.