University of Arkansas for Medical Science Hiring for Risk Management Coordinator at Little Rock, AR  Full Time

Closing Date:

06/21/2024Type of Position:Professional Staff – Project/Program AdministrationJob Type:Regular

NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Department:ICE | CORE Department of Patient Safety and Clinical Risk

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:The Clinical Risk Coordinator works with the Director to develop and execute the Risk Management Plan with the primary aim being to protect patients, staff members, and visitors from inadvertent injury by providing an ongoing, comprehensive, and systematic approach to reducing risk exposures to improve quality of care and mitigate financial loss. Responsibilities include evaluation of adverse and sentinel events utilizing effective communication, facilitation of root cause analyses, coordination, and implementation of loss prevention and loss mitigation activities to promote a culture of safety and to create a safe environment for quality patient care.Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clinical Healthcare Degree (BSN, RT, PT, OT, SLP)
• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical field
• 5+ Years clinical experience in acute care setting, including 1year healthcare risk management experience
• None but CPPS and/or CPHRM within 12 m of hire
• Power point, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, EPIC, RLDatix

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in healthcare, related field or JD
• 3 Years clinical risk management experience in acute care setting
• As required by degree. CPPS or CPHRM
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare practices, rules and regulations, COP, Medicare and Medicaid rules/Regs, PSQIA, HIPAA regulations and AR state and Federal laws/regulations.

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

• In addition, the Clinical Risk Coordinator is responsible for keeping abreast of relevant issues that impact safety in healthcare setting and maintains awareness of regulatory activities related to clinical risk management. Demonstrates knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, CMS, TJC, Corporate Compliance, Ethics, EMTALA, as well as other applicable policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

• The Clinical Risk Coordinator always preserves the confidentiality of patient protected information in compliance with HIPAA, Patient Safety Evaluation System, and Patient Safety Work Product.

• The Clinical Risk position requires working with the Patient Safety and Relations Coordinators supporting the function to resolve complaints/issues before they evolve into liability claims, as well as assisting with lost and found system monitoring.

• Risk Identification, Evaluation and Loss Control: Loss Prevention, Mitigation, Reduction and Project Management

• Participate in system-wide policy review and development related to clinical risk and safety.

• Collect, synthesize, and interpret data related to risk management and patient safety and prepare narrative reports.

• Perform, oversee, and evaluate audits / reviews of risk issues to assess and monitor as needed.

• Conduct medical record review and identify issues/concerns regarding potential claims/lawsuits.

• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills and a commitment to accurate and timely reporting, excellent follow through and responsiveness to staff inquiries regarding policies.

• Participate in Ethics Consultations and Complex Case Reviews as needed.

• Execute risk holds and adjustments (HB and PB) with the billing department in a timely manner.

• Communicate post event/complaint investigatory findings to patients as appropriate and as instructed.

• Engage in timely and professional communication with medical staff, nursing department, service line directors/managers, and front line staff regarding clinical risk issues.

• Assist patients and families who have lost items during the course of hospitalization at UAMS Medical Center.

• Answer phone, email, and in-person inquiries regarding lost items.

• Accept found items from multiple sources and enter into the intra-departmental computerized tracking system.

• Perform administrative functions required to ensure proper accounting and record keeping of all items received and distributed.

• Utilize EPIC to review medical record and confirm accuracy of information entered into patient safety database regarding sentinel events.

• Facilitate RCAs as directed.

• Participate in adverse event case review by communicating medical record review findings verbally and through standard consultation with patient safety medical record review team, while utilizing judgment of urgent need meeting time constraints and expectations.

• Participate in all RCAs involving sentinel events.

• Participate in Adverse Events Committee review

• Collaborate with stakeholders (units, departments, service lines, and committees) to establish robust action plans following adverse or sentinel events.

• Problem solve with medical staff and appropriate departments when risk and safety issues arise.

• Utilize customer service orientation skills and manage communication effectively with various levels of hospital personnel and outside customers.

• Provide ongoing education to all UAMS employees regarding use of the patient safety event

• reporting system, patient safety topics, and culture of safety.

• Assist as assigned in presenting educational programs that promote HPI high reliability

• efforts and enhance organizational culture of safety aligning with institutional message

• creating momentum for change.

• Work with Department of Patient Safety team members to create educational materials illustrating HPI error prevention tools, assist with Website build, and patient safety coach training.

• Performs other duties as needed.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Proof of Veteran StatusSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected]for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Repetitive MotionOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:Yes
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).