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    Associate Director of Risk Management Claims - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

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    Overview
    University of Utah Health is seeking an experienced new Associate Director of Risk Management Claims

    This position is responsible for assisting with the direction of the Clinical Risk Management Program, including the functions of risk identification and evaluation, performance improvement to reduce risk and improve patient care systems, litigation support, clinical risk management, claims management, program administration and risk management education, and collaboration with staff, physicians, insurers and legal counsel within the organization.

    The Associate Director of Risk Management Claims operates at a System level within University of Utah Health, partnering across the Health System and University Academics (Department leadership and School of Medicine).

    Additionally, this role is responsible for managing relationships and partnerships with external law firms and entities.

    Qualified applicants must have completed:
    Juris Doctorate Education

    6 years of related experience


    Preferred qualifications include:
    Active, licensed membership in good standing (or reciprocity) with the Utah Bar

    Related claims experience within health care environments or organizations

    Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) Certification

    This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

    Corporate Overview:


    The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.

    Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

    As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.

    Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.

    University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

    EO/AA
    Responsibilities
    Assists in directing claims management for the hospitals, clinics and School of Medicine.

    Provides oversight for outside counsel.

    Researches and answers legal questions regarding risk and patient safety.

    Provides clarification on organizational policy questions.

    Represents physicians and other healthcare providers in depositions, DOPL investigations and other patient care investigations.

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
    Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

    Knowledge of hospital business operations and demonstrated strategic planning skills.

    Knowledge of budgeting practices, reporting analysis, and forecasting.

    Extensive resourcefulness required. Typically entails judgment in the development of solutions to major problems.

    Demonstrated clinical risk and claims management skills.


    Effective leadership skills, which demonstrate decisiveness, the ability to participate in innovation and change, collaboration and teamwork, and problem solving.


    Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to effect collaborative alliances, promote teamwork, and ensure a high degree of internal and external customer satisfaction.

    Effective organizational, planning, controlling, scheduling and project management abilities.

    Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal presentation.

    Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment with multiple priorities and objectives.

    Qualifications
    Qualifications

    Required
    Juris Doctorate

    Six years of experience.

    Qualifications (Preferred)
    Preferred
    Related Experience in Health Care environments or organizations.

    Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification

    Working Conditions and Physical Demands
    Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

    This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

    This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
    Physical Requirements
    Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
    Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
    To inquire about this posting, email:
    EEO Statement

    University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

    Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

    Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

    University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

    The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

    The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

    Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

    To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
    Sherrie Hayashi
    Director/ Title IX Coordinator
    Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
    383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
    Salt Lake City, UT 84112

    Online reports may be submitted at


    For more information:
    The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").

    Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

    Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at for information.

    Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.

    Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

    This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
    Requisition Number

    67830
    Reg/Temp

    Regular
    Employment Type

    Full-Time
    Shift

    Day
    Work Schedule

    Monday - Friday, on-call
    Clinical/Non-Clinical Status

    Non-Clinical
    Location Name

    525 Plaza
    Workplace Set Up

    Hybrid
    City

    Salt Lake City
    State

    UT
    Department

    COR ISC 97B RISK MGMT
    Category

    Regulatory and Quality
    Workplace Set Up

    Hybrid

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