Patient Safety & Risk Management Specialist

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates is seeking a Risk Management professional to develop and review the annual Risk Management Plan and coordinate with the liability carrier to minimize exposure. The role conducts risk assessments, trains staff, and oversees the Event Reporting System to improve patient safety and quality reporting.

The candidate will work with the Patient Experience Coordinator and QA teams to address grievances and contribute to organizational compliance and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in healthcare patient safety and/or risk management in an acute care hospital or multi-specialty physician practice is required.
• Licensure: NH RN License or strong clinical knowledge/experience is highly preferred.
• Certification in risk management is preferred (e.g., CPHRM or CPHQ).

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews, evaluates yearly Risk Management Plan and annual goals.
• Reports actual and potential claims to professional liability insurance carrier and works to minimize exposure.
• Arranges and provides risk mitigation training; participates in organization-wide risk assessments.
• Manages claims with liability carrier and defense counsel toward fair, cost-effective resolution.
• Monitors Event Reporting System and trains users on it.
• Oversees handling of patient grievances within liability and mismanagement contexts.
• Collaborates with QA and data teams on patient safety and risk reporting.
• Supports Quality and Safety committees with reporting to leadership.

Skills

Healthcare risk management

Patient safety

Risk assessments

Education

BA/BSN

Masters (highly preferred)

NH RN License (highly preferred)

Job description

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates is seeking a Risk Management professional to develop and review the annual Risk Management Plan and coordinate with the liability carrier to minimize exposure. The role conducts risk assessments, trains staff, and oversees the Event Reporting System to improve patient safety and quality reporting.

The candidate will work with the Patient Experience Coordinator and QA teams to address grievances and contribute to organizational compliance and safety initiatives.