Manager, Risk Management (SoLe Mia)
University of Miami

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HIRING DATE: MARCH 2025

The department of Risk Management has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Manager, Risk Manager to work at the new SoLe Mia location in North Miami. The Manager, Risk Management supervises the activities of the risk management programs. The Manager, Risk Management implements the risk management monitors, and coordinates risk control, reduction, and prevention programs. The incumbent runs the University of Miami Healthcare System's risk management program with the goal of minimizing the risk of injuries and adverse events to patients.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Investigates and analyzes the frequency and cause of events causing injury to patients.
• Assists and directs the coordination and maintenance of the event reporting system (ERS), including systematic reviews of all event reports filed at facilities and departments, to identify trends or patterns and develop recommendations for appropriate corrective actions, prevention, education, and monitoring.
• Provides and directs basic and complex preventive risk management assessment(s) of processes, procedures, and programs, including in-service education, consultation, liaison activities, and on-call emergency assistance to providers.
• Maintains current knowledge of JCAHO, and federal and state regulations.
• Creates and modifies policies to comply with safety legislation, JCAHO, HIPAA, and industry practices.
• Coordinates and develops hospital-wide programs for quality patient care and risk-free services.
• Acts as the liaison to attorneys, insurance companies, and individuals, and investigates any incidents that result in an asset loss.
• Works closely with senior leadership, corporate and defense counsel, department directors, corporate associates, and medical and allied health staff on risk management issues or concerns.
• Represents Risk Management at departmental meetings.
• Provides a comprehensive risk management education and orientation program.
• Conducts root cause analyses in response to unexpected occurrences.
• Tracks and analyzes data for trending and develops appropriate action plans and risk modification strategies.
• Analyzes hospital acquired conditions, validates compliance with bundles, and determines corrective action plans. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:H13

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