Risk Management Specialist

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) savings match

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee the management of potential risks and liabilities. You will be responsible for responding to patient harm events and promoting a culture of safety across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management, a Bachelor's Degree, and a CPHRM or RN certification. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical care experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years in risk management required.
• CPHRM or RN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage adverse event reports and ensure timely follow-up.
• Lead investigations and prepare reports.
• Coordinate compliance reporting to external agencies.

Skills

Healthcare law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree (e.g. JD, master’s)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adverse event reporting software

Job description

The Risk Manager is responsible for the overall management of potential risks and liabilities within Boston Medical Center (BMC) and serves as a role model displaying behaviors that support a strong culture of safety. The Risk Manager responds to patient harm events, learns from individual cases, identifies risk trends, and actively educates leaders, administrators, clinicians and staff regarding methods to maximize patient safety and simultaneously reduce professional liability claims.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Event Intake & Triage
   • Receives and reviews adverse event reports (computerized + phone)
   • Manages intake and ensures timely follow-up
   • Identifies sentinel events (SREs)
   • Provides initial response guidance to staff
   • Participates in on‑call system
2. Investigation & Case Management
   • Leads investigations (interviews, medical record review)
   • Manages event reviews to meet 30‑day completion
   • Prepares investigation reports
   • Collects documentation for claims defense
   • Leads/coordinates high‑reliability collaborative case reviews
   • Provides feedback to reporters
3. Data Management & Analytics
   • Maintains RL Solutions database
   • Tracks and analyzes adverse event data
   • Reviews aggregate data for trends
   • Identifies risk‑prone processes and safety gaps
   • Supports QA/RM databases for committee review
4. Regulatory & Compliance Reporting
   • Reports to external agencies (DPH, DMH, CMS, BOR, IM QPS)
   • Coordinates regulatory surveys and responses
   • Ensures compliance with Safe Medical Devices Act (recalls)
   • Keeps current with regulatory/legislative changes
5. Risk Mitigation & Legal Coordination
   • Refers cases to Claims to reduce liability
   • Partners with General Counsel
   • Works with Patient Advocacy on risk/legal issues
   • Supports defense preparation for claims
6. Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
   • Collaborates with Quality & Patient Safety staff on action plans
   • Designs interventions to prevent errors
   • Monitors action plans post‑SREs
   • Identifies health equity gaps
7. Policy Development & Program Support
   • Reviews and develops hospital policies
   • Supports department‑specific safety programs
   • Ensures communication of RM policies
8. Education, Communication & Collaboration
   • Educates staff on risk management, patient safety and liability reduction

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Advanced degree (e.g., JD, master’s) preferred. Concentration in nursing, science or other healthcare related field preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CPHRM preferred. RN preferred.

Experience: With CPHRM or RN certification – requires at least 5 years of clinical care/healthcare experience. Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience in risk management required in lieu of degree/license. Minimum of 2 years in risk management / patient safety / quality improvement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Prior risk management or related experience in a healthcare setting required; knowledge of medical malpractice, healthcare law, and healthcare terminology preferred. Must have interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with administrative and clinical leadership, staff, clinical chairpersons, and other healthcare professionals. Ability to effectively interview individuals and groups from diverse professional backgrounds. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle matters of sensitive nature. Ability to collect event information and organize into a coherent narrative. Basic command of data management and analysis required. Highly self‑motivated. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to work deadlines. Ability to inspire trust and be seen as someone who provides support and assistance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent presentation skill including ability to speak before large audiences and prepare and provide presentations. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office; ability to learn new computer applications such as adverse event reporting software (RL Solutions). Occasionally needed to work irregular hours or additional hours for on‑call purposes. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability as role may evolve & in a changing environment.

Compensation Range

$78,000.00 – $113,000.00 (range includes education, experience, skills, certifications, and other factors). Additional compensation may include discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and other benefits.

Benefits

Boston Medical Center provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

The company participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. All prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and influenza, and to receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617‑638‑8582 to let us know the nature of your request.