Sutter Health

Officer, Clinical & Healthcare Risk

Santa Barbara Full time

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office - Santa Barbara

Position Overview:

This position requires routine on-site work at Sutter Sansum Clinic and regular travel to throughout the Central Coast of California. There is some flexibility for work from home as approved by the HCR Director. Candidate must reside within 60 minutes of Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara, CA.

Lead the affiliate risk and risk mitigation operational functions in assigned affiliate(s). Collaborates with affiliate leadership to improve the patient experience and patient safety by identifying and controlling risks, reducing and eliminating the possibility of losses associated with healthcare delivery and related core business activities. Collaborate with affiliate and system leadership in developing and executing pro-active patient safety focused risk management, risk mitigation, and loss prevention programs. Develop a collaborative relationship with other members of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and Compliance in order to ensure risk, legal and regulatory concerns are addressed properly.

Job Description:

The person hired for this role will support Sansum Clinics in the Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. Candidate must be able to do local travel to other sites in the surrounding areas.


EDUCATION

  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • Bachelor's in Business, Healthcare Administration, Risk Management, Nursing or related field



CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

  • CPHRM - Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management within 18 months


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

  • 8 years recent relevant experience


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge of healthcare-related state and federal law and regulations including accreditation and professional standards 
  • Thorough knowledge of methods used to identify and develop solutions to loss and risk control problems 
  • Broad knowledge of healthcare risk identification and control methods, loss reduction and prevention activities, and claims management 
  • Understanding of and experience with Lean or other process improvement philosophies and methodologies desired 
  • Practical knowledge of healthcare quality review/improvement and accreditation processes
  • Broad knowledge of risk management best practices and methods used to limit exposure liability and risk 
  • Proven ability to effectively and independently utilize consultative skills and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships 
  •  Demonstrate capability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner with leaders, staff and physicians in affiliate and across Sutter Health 
  • Proven ability to communicate and mobilize staff in order to implement risk management strategies 
  • Strong RCA, FMEA , problem solving skills and ability to reprioritize workload as needed to assure completion of work 
  • Demonstrated ability to identify risks, review past incidents, and liability claims and make recommendations to minimize risk 
  • Basic computer literacy, including knowledge of word processing, email, and use of the internet

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed, Saturday, Sunday

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $60.70 to $91.05 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.