Position plans, organizes, directs and controls the activities for Risk Management requirements at St. Mary’s Health Care System.  Responsible for creating and implementing safety protocols, training staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Oversees the System Risk Coordinator. Complies with hospital policies and supports the mission and values of the hospital.  Position is responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. This role provides oversight, monitoring, education, and risk mitigation related to patient civil rights and nondiscrimination obligations

Position Requirements:

A: Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPHRM or CPPS, preferred

B.  Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in medical related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.

C: Experience: Three years with supervisory capacity and five years of management experience if used in lieu of formal education.  

D.   Special Qualifications: Professional knowledge in quality, legal, risk, and patient safety.

A working knowledge of principles and practices of Quality, Risk Management and/or Safety, including methods and techniques used in program management and development, planning, and organization as required by the state, federal government and other regulatory bodies.  Must be able to plan, organize and coordinate varied and complex operations, present ideas effectively, orally and in writing to a diverse audience.  Must be able to deal constructively with conflict; collect, analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources and take appropriate action.  Must be able to select, supervise, train and evaluate employees.  Must have the ability to develop and manage a budget. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.