Risk Manager

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer匹配

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension, a leading nonprofit Catholic health system, is hiring for a Risk role in Austin with partial remote options. You will develop and manage risk activities, investigate events, and support policy initiatives across coverage lines.

Leadership experience is preferred and the role includes on-call responsibilities and a competitive benefits package. The position focuses on data-driven risk assessments, committee reporting, and collaboration with medical staff education programs to reduce

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years of cumulative experience, or an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of cumulative experience, or 7 years of applicable experience.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage risk management activities.
• Manage event and claim investigations, management and litigation across all coverage lines.
• Serve on the hospital/ministry event reporting core team and Serious Event Review teams.
• Evaluate risk management functions using data capture, follow up and trend analysis and present findings to committees.

Education

High School diploma equivalency + 3 years experience OR Assoc/Bachelor + 2 years OR 7 years experience

3 years leadership/management experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Partially Remote l Austin, TX

Department: Risk

Schedule: Full-time (on-call as needed)

Salary: $87,463.20 - $121,918.37 per year

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Develop, implement and manage risk management activities.

• Manage event and claim investigations, management and litigation across all coverage lines.
• Serve on the appropriate hospital/ministry event reporting core team and Serious Event Review team(s).
• Evaluate risk management functions and process through the use of data capture, follow up and trend analysis and present findings to appropriate committees; collect, evaluate and distribute relevant data concerning patient/visitor/environmental injuries and near misses and aggregate summaries for committee reviews.
• Assist with the development and implementation of initiatives and policies and procedures, including associate and medical staff education activities, Provider Associate Care Team (PACT) program and other risk reduction/elimination throughout the organization.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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