Risk Manager - Columbus, United States - Valley Healthcare System

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Valley Healthcare System, Inc., formerly known as Community Health Center of South Columbus, has been providing comprehensive medical, dental, outreach, behavioral health, and pharmacy services since its establishment in August 1994. As a growing organization, Valley Healthcare System is committed to serving the residents of Columbus, Georgia, and the surrounding Chattahoochee Valley region.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Risk Manager at Valley Healthcare System, Inc. The Risk Manager will be responsible for overseeing the organization's risk management program, identifying potential risks, implementing risk mitigation strategies, monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, and developing policies and procedures to ensure patient and employee safety. The role also involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to manage incidents and ensure continuous improvement in risk management practices.

Salary:

$50,611-$75,917

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices
• Experience in identifying and evaluating potential risks
• Ability to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred

Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethics will be ongoing and implemented by the Chief Executive Officer per center policies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field is required for a job in health care risk management, such as health care administration, accounting, finance, insurance or law.
• Knowledge is required of CHC policies and procedures, as well as governmental regulations.
• Must successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements to include HIPAA Privacy & Security.

Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient's Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after his or her employment/association with this facility ends.

Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect his or her computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS

Salary Description

$50,611-$75,917