SMA is recruiting for an ASHRM member organization for a clinical Regional Director of Risk Management. Education and Experience: master’s preferred, and CPHRM; 5 to 7 years in risk management, 3 to 5 years managing staff, including recent management experience in a hospital. Desired background is nursing (not legal). Responsibilities: all areas of risk: claims, legal interface, risk control, risk education, insurance/risk finance. About the health system: financially sound with a collaborative management style; Director will be part of the executive team. 4 facilities in 2 states; corporate facility is in a large city. Compensation: includes bonus opportunity, relocation package to a low cost of living area. Ideal for family, or outdoor sports participant. Contact: Nancy Burson, Smith Myers Associates 614/337-2629 or burson@smithmyers.net

Virginia Mason Medical Center Claims Specialist Patient Safety (Sept. 3)
Ensures the accuracy of the claims management database. Manages complex professional and general liability, automobile, and other select liability, property or fiduciary claims (including reserving and bill payment) and is responsible for communication with respect to the claim. Collaborates with patient safety team and workforce members on risk reduction, patient safety programs, and process improvements, risk management consultation and education. Requires a Bachelors degree, certification in risk management and 3-5 years experience in a clinical setting. The successful applicant will be flexible, and demonstrate a positive approach to change, good skills in conflict and stress management, and have strong computer skills and excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management skills. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Apply online
or contact Liane McGarvie

Safety & Risk Management Coordinator for RM department (Mar. 4)
The coordinator improves the integrated safety and risk management system: including prevention, identification, elimination, or reduction of the number and severity of safety risks and losses and the identification, investigation and resolution of significant adverse events, tracks the number and severity of risks/losses and serious incidents and implements risk reduction and loss prevention activities to meet performance targets. This position works with guidance and direction from the Safety and Risk Management Project Manager as well as the Director of Risk Management.

Competitive Salary, excellent benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, health insurance, flexible work schedule, professional growth. Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. For health related reasons, The Everett Clinic chooses not to hire tobacco users. Please do not apply if you use tobacco.
The Everett Clinic

Swedish Health System Senior Risk Manager (Jan. 25)
Lindsay Roberts, Recruiter
206.215.2216 ext. 52216

Coordinator, Clinical Risk Management and Patient Safety (Jan. 25)
Legacy Health in Portland, Oregon is currently recruiting for an experienced Coordinator Clinical Risk Management and Patient Safety to join our team. As the sixth largest private sector employer in Oregon, we are a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation with more than 9,700 employees and five acute care hospitals serving the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. The Coordinator Clinical Risk Management and Patient Safety supports Legacy Health’s clinical risk management and patient safety activities.
Qualifications: Required: BSN and a Minimum 5 years experience in healthcare risk management or related field
Licensure: Current Oregon and Washington state RN license required.
We offer a supportive environment that provides professional and personal fulfillment, career long learning and a competitive salary and benefits package.  Interested candidates may view openings and apply online at www.legacyhealth.jobs requisition number 10-3153.  AA/EOE
Legacy Health
Portland, Oregon