Risk Management Director - Healthcare develops and administers risk management programs. Creates and modifies policies to comply with safety legislation, the Joint Commission, HIPAA, and industry practices. Being a Risk Management Director - Healthcare coordinates and develops hospital-wide programs for quality patient care and risk-free services. Acts as the liaison to attorneys, insurance companies, and individuals. Additionally, Risk Management Director - Healthcare investigates any incidences that may result in an asset loss. Oversees insurance designed to protect the health system from loss. Collects information related to the claims and lawsuits made against the health system. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Risk Management Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Risk Management Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Overview
The Supervisor, Contracts and Risk, plans, manages, and coordinates the complex risk management program activities; administers all aspects of commercial insurance; provides oversight of the contracts process to include supervision of staff and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements including adherence to school policies and procedures. The Risk Management/Contracts team is committed to developing programs that reduce the potential risk exposure of LCPS. Programs include reviewing school/department contract documents and unusual field trip requests, procuring commercial insurance for LCPS buildings and contents, administering the school board liability insurance plan, and providing tools for school administrators and staff to minimize potential liability on LCPS properties or while on school-sponsored activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field
Experience
Six years of progressively more experience in risk assessment, incident management, insurance supervision, and contract administration
Licenses and Certifications
Certification in one or more of the following preferred but not required, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), and/or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to: Director, Procurement and Risk Management
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/248 days/8 hours
Salary Level: Universal 21
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range: 108,958 - 175,268
Remote Work Eligible: Partial