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The University of Miami Health System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Manager, Risk Management with a hire date of June 2024
The University of Miami Health System will soon open the second phase to our state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Doral that serves as a western hub for our distinguished regional network of ambulatory services. This 160,000 square foot expansion will continue to bring world-class academic medicine, cutting-edge technology, and innovative treatment options to the rapidly growing Doral community. UHealth at Doral will have services through the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, as well as specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and more. The expansion will provide residents with innovative, specialized medical services in the heart of their community. Once complete, UHealth at Doral will have 8 operating rooms, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, 33 cancer treatment bays, over 60 multidisciplinary exam rooms, and supporting ancillary services like imaging, lab, and respiratory therapy. UHealth at Doral will open in September, 2024.
The Manager, Risk Management supervises the activities of the risk management programs. The Manager, Risk Management implements the risk management monitors, and coordinates risk control, reduction, and prevention programs. The incumbent runs the University of Miami Healthcare System's risk management program with the goal of minimizing the risk of injuries and adverse events to patients.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Investigates and analyzes the frequency and cause of events causing injury to patients.
Assists and directs the coordination and maintenance of the event reporting system (ERS), including systematic reviews of all event reports filed at facilities and departments, to identify trends or patterns and develop recommendations for appropriate corrective actions, prevention, education, and monitoring.
Provides and directs basic and complex preventive risk management assessment(s) of processes, procedures, and programs, including in-service education, consultation, liaison activities, and on-call emergency assistance to providers.
Maintains current knowledge of JCAHO, and federal and state regulations.
Create and modifies policies to comply with safety legislation, JCAHO, HIPAA, and industry practices.
Coordinates and develops hospital-wide programs for quality patient care and risk-free services.
Acts as the liaison to attorneys, insurance companies, and individuals, and investigates any incidents that result in an asset loss.
Works closely with senior leadership, corporate and defense counsel, department directors, corporate associates, and medical and allied health staff on risk management issues or concerns. Represents Risk Management at departmental meetings.
Provides a comprehensive risk management education and orientation program.
Conducts root cause analyses in response to unexpected occurrences.
Tracks and analyzes data for trending and develops appropriate action plans and risk modification strategies.
Analyzes hospital acquired conditions, validates compliance with bundles, and determines corrective action plans.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Florida Licensed Healthcare Risk Manager (LHRM)
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
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