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LifePoint Health Director of Risk Management in Vernal, Utah
The Risk Management Program is designed to protect the human and financial assets of the organization against the adverse effects of accidental losses, effectively managing the losses that may occur, and enhance continuous improvement of patient care services in a safe healthcare environment. The Risk Manager is responsible for the facility’s risk management activities, which include, but may not be limited to: a general knowledge of facility insurance programs; administering the risk management program on a day-to-day basis; managing and analyzing risk management data, trending, identifying gaps in results or program aspects, identifying opportunities for improvement, preparing reports to communicate data findings and analysis of information; conducting education applicable to risk management and patient safety initiatives; complying with regulatory and accreditation standards; formulating policy to support risk management initiatives and principles; participating in committees to integrate risk management into committee work product; interfacing with the corporate risk management department on claims management; and minimizing loss to protect the assets of the facility. The Risk Manager is responsible for reviewing and formulating policy or organizational changes and making recommendations for final approval by senior management and the board.
Ashley Regional Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 39-bed hospital that is committed to serving our growing community with the highest quality services. Our hospital has been named a Top 100 Rural Hospitals in America for the last eight years.
Located in Vernal, Utah, known as an outdoor paradise. From Flaming Gorge Reservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoor recreation is at your doorstep. Fishing, hunting, biking, camping, golfing, water sports, cross country skiing, white water rafting are just a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has to offer. All of this centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver.
Related healthcare experience in leadership positions, quality/performance improvement, and/or related hospital clinical experience is important to the successful performance of this position.
Strong analytical and critical thinking ability; strong communication and negotiation skills; public speaking, presentation and educational skills; general knowledge of medical/legal terminology and property and casualty insurance lines; computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Two (2) years’ experience in healthcare risk management or quality management preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred
Job: *Legal/Regulatory Affairs/Risk
Organization: *Ashley Regional Medical Center
Title: Director of Risk Management
Location: Utah-Vernal
Requisition ID: 7420-3239