Risk Management Coordinator

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Closing Date:

03/27/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution 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 the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | CORE Dept. of Pt Safety, Clinical Risk, & Pt Relations

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.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Clinical Healthcare Degree (BSN, RT, PT, OT, SLP, LCSW)
• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical field or experience in lieu of education
• 5+ Years clinical experience
• CPPS, CPHQ, 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
• Advanced degree in healthcare or JD
• 3 Years clinical risk management, safety, or quality experience in acute care setting
• As required by degree. CPPS, CPHQ, 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:

Job Requirements:

• 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.
• Advocacy
• Provide assistance and information to patients, families, and staff concerning patient rights and responsibilities.
• Assist as needed with patient care coordination.
• Align patients and families with appropriate resources for advance care planning and completion  of advance directives. 
•  Facilitate communication with appropriate stakeholders to resolve patient/family questions.
•  Act as liaison between patient/family and provider.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes