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Risk Manager, Mercy Medical Center
Job Summary: Under the leadership of the VP Risk Management
and Patient Safety and according to established policies and
procedures, the risk manager provides oversight of a system-wide
risk management program designed to improve patient safety,
reduce occurrences, and minimize claims and damages.
Responsibilities Include:
Provide guidance to physicians and staff on risk sensitive
issues including providing on-call assistance for urgent
risk management issues.
Investigate occurrences and evaluates exposure and recommends
appropriate actions for loss control.
Utilize risk management software system for case documentation
and data analysis.
Under the direction of the VP negotiate professional and general
liability claims, assist legal counsel and evaluate PCE for
early resolution potential.
Participate in educational programs and orientations as needed.
Actively participates in or facilitates committees related
to risk management, safety, and quality improvement. Responsible
for the documentation related to the RCA committee findings
and actions.
Provide support and oversight for the patient representative
to include review of clinical complaints and coordination of
necessary responses.
Collects, evaluates and maintains data on incidents, complaints
and claims.
Education/work experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical field.
- 3-5 years of healthcare risk management experience to
include at least 1 year of claims management.
Skills and abilities: The candidate must demonstrate skills
in:
- Team building
- Coaching and decision making
- Critical thinking and creative problem solving skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
- Strong inter-personal skills to work effectively with
various departments and disciplines
Inquiries about the position may be directed to:
Mary Harryman, Vice President Risk Management/Patient
Safety
Office of Risk Management
Mercy Medical Center
345 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Phone: 410-935-2059
Fax: 410-385-5148
Email: mharryman@mdmercy.com
Clinical Quality Coordinator, Mercy Medical Center
Job Summary: The Clinical Quality Coordinator is a clinically
competent professional who assists in ongoing assessments
to promote quality safe patient care. In this position,
the candidate is responsible for aggregating, analyzing,
synthesizing and presenting data to a number of audiences.
The Clinical Quality Coordinator will use a clinical knowledge
base to review medical records, abstract, synthesize and
summarize data; support the collection of data for regulatory
agencies and other initiatives that require data collection.
Education/work experience:
- Possess a bachelors degree in nursing or other
related health care field
- Have current license in nursing or related health
care field
Work orientation and experience:
- One to three years experience with quality or performance
improvement activities
- One to two years proficiency with all Microsoft applications
- Current understanding of medical terminology
- Current external quality reporting requirements preferred
- Experience with medical record review preferred
Skills and abilities: The candidate must demonstrate
skills in:
- Team building
- Coaching and decision making
- Critical thinking and creative problem solving skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
- Strong inter-personal skills to work effectively with
various departments and
disciplines
Inquiries about the position
may be directed to:
Chip Hatchell, Director of Patient Safety
Quality/Patient Safety Department
Mercy Medical Center
345 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Phone: 410-576-5286
Fax: 410-385-5148
Email: chatchell@mdmercy.com
Claims Manager, Medical Professional Liability
MedStar Health
Columbia, MD
This position is under the general direction of the Assistant
Vice President and responsible for the handling of all
aspects of a claim file from beginning to conclusion, including
the investigation in conjunction with the facility risk
manager, determination of liability, confirmation of coverage,
assessment of damages, and negotiation and settlement of
claims.
The Claims Manager will effectively:
* utilize the Harvard Risk Management Foundation claims
information system to maintain all relevant data
* Maintain a diary system to periodically review all claims
for status of investigation, assessments of liability,
documentation of damages, adequacy of reserves, evaluation
of expert witnesses, documentation of recent developments
and current plan for claim resolution
* Participate in claims conferences and mediations with
risk managers, defense counsel and claims consultants
to focus the efforts of all concerned parties on the
assessment of liability and development of appropriate
litigation strategy, hospital presidents and VPMA’s
* Work with the Risk Management staff to advise on investigative
activities and receive internal documentation and information
resulting from interventions
* Responsible for the coordination of defense strategy
among all named defendants, regardless of coverage and
proactively drive claim strategy forward to ensure successful
outcomes;
* Ensure claims management strategy for individual claim
is adhered to by monitoring and assuring timely follow
up on case strategy, including proactive identification
of cases appropriate for alternative dispute resolution.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of BS/BA Degree required.
* JD, advanced degree, clinical training or professional
insurance designations preferred
* Minimum of five years Professional and General Liability
* Highly motivated
* Self starter with the ability to adapt to change, exercise
initiative and use independent judgment.
* Exceptionally strong interpersonal, written and verbal
communication skills.
* Claims/litigation management experience.
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area, has plenty to be proud of. We've been named among
the "Best Places to Work" by the Baltimore
Business Journal and rated 5% over the national average
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EOE
Suburban Hospital, Risk Manager
Department: Legal/Compliance
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:30 - 5:00
Work Location: Suburban Hospital
Job Details: - Bachelor's
- 3 years
This position is responsible to the Senior Counsel for
Risk Management and Chief Operating Officer at Suburban
Hospital for investigating adverse patient outcomes, analyzing
events, formulating safety plans, participating in policy
review, Sentinel Event investigations and facilitating
root cause analysis, presenting educational programs, claims
investigators, and assist with responses to regulatory
agencies.
COMPETENCIES:
Education: Requires a Bachelors degree in a clinical discipline.
Master’s degree preferred. CPHRM preferred.
Knowledge: Requires a high level of clinical knowledge
and regulatory standards.
Skills: Requires good verbal and interpersonal communications
skills for interaction with medical and administrative
personnel. Requires high level of analytical skills to
analyze and interpret reports and medical records. Must
possess both technical and business writing skills. Must
possess computer experience with word processing and database
management skills.
Required Licensure, Certification, Etc.: Licensure in
a clinical discipline preferred.
Work Experience Minimum of three to five years of risk
management/quality improvement experience. Leadership experience.
Machines, Tools, Equipment: PC and PC applications including
word processing and spreadsheet applications, and ability
to use standard office equipment.
Interested parties please apply online at www.hopkinsmedicine.org.
Quality Manager, Upper Chesapeake Health
JOB SUMMARY: In collaboration with the Director, Quality
and Health Information Management, a clinically competent
professional who provides leadership of the Quality Management
Department; assists in the ongoing assessment, development
and oversight of the UCH Quality Management Program; coordinates
and delegates the program activities at both hospitals
by working with physicians and members of the multi-disciplinary
care team as appropriate to achieve and organizational
goals related medical staff QM/PI Program; assist in the
development of departmental goals and develops strategies
to achieve those goals .
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education & Training: Bachelor’s
degree in Nursing or related health care field.
Work Orientation & Experience: Five years of Quality
Management experience in an acute care setting.
Three years of management experience required. Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Products required.
Skills & Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate
skills in leadership, team building, delegation,
coaching and decision making; demonstrated critical thinking
and creative problem-solving skills, ability to build and
maintain positive relationships with all customer bases,
including Medical Staff leadership; strong inter-personal
skills to work effectively with a variety of customer populations;
proficiency in the ability to negotiate with
and influence others; comprehensive knowledge of the Performance
Improvement and QM philosophy, processes and techniques,
JCAHO standards and regulation.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervised by: Reports to the
Director of Quality and Health Information Management.
Supervision provided to: Directly manages the Quality
Management Department and assumes line authority in the
absence of the Director of QHIM.
Interested candidates please apply for the position through
the Upper Chesapeake Health career page at www.uchs.org.
Director of Compliance, Erikson Living
Erickson Living develops and manages continuing care retirement
communities that provide unparalleled opportunities and
unmatched value for middle-income people over age 62. The
Erickson network currently comprises 16 campuses in nine
states. Our company's goal is to serve even more seniors
nationwide. As we grow, we seek talented, compassionate
individuals to share their gifts to create communities
that celebrate life.
Responsibilities
The Director of Compliance oversees components of the compliance
program related to policy and procedures, education and
training, compliance line reporting and auditing and
monitoring. Responsible for all HIPAA privacy compliance
activities. The Compliance Director serves as a channel
of communication to receive and direct compliance issues
to appropriate Erickson resources for investigation and
resolution and as a channel of communication to Erickson
leadership on the compliance efforts, results and challenges.
Erickson Living is a manager of continuing care retirement
communities that are operated by non-profit entities. Management
services include oversight of community compliance programs
and HIPAA privacy activities. Communities managed by Erickson
Living typically provide on-site physician services, skilled
nursing and assisted living care, rehabilitation services,
home health, home support, and hospice care.
- Develop, on a yearly basis, a Corporate Compliance
Audit/Review Schedule delineating the areas identified
for Audit/Review based on the strategic objectives established
in the Corporate Compliance Plan or Compliance Governance
Committee.
- Oversees privacy/compliance risk assessments and
on-going compliance auditing and monitoring activities
in coordination with the compliance and operational
assessment functions.
- Works with legal counsel and management, departments
and committees and consultants to ensure the organization
has and maintains appropriate privacy and compliance
policies and procedures to meet state and federal regulations.
- Oversees, directs, delivers or ensures delivery
of privacy/compliance education and training to include
orientation to all employees, volunteers, medical
and professional staff, directors, contractors, business
associates and other appropriate third parties. Initiates,
facilitates, and promotes activities to foster information
privacy and compliance awareness within the organization.
- Participates in the development, implementation,
and ongoing compliance monitoring of business associate
agreements and trading partner agreements to ensure
privacy concerns, requirements, and responsibilities
are addressed.
- Works collaboratively with Legal Counsel, HIPAA
Security Official, Privacy Liaison (AED) and management
to take any action on allegations/complaints concerning
the organization¿s
privacy, security, or compliance policies and procedures,
including but not limited to conducting or coordinating
internal or external reviews, audits or investigations.
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable
federal and state privacy/compliance laws and
accreditation standards.
- Oversees the Erickson Values Line.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor¿s degree required. Master¿s or
juris doctor degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of
compliance and HIPAA experience.
Knowledge and experience in compliance, information privacy
laws, access, release of information, release control technologies
information technology and medical records. Knowledge in and
the ability to apply the principles of HIM, project management
and change management. Demonstrated organization, facilitation,
communication and presentation skills. 5-10 years preferred
at a mid to large corporation. Excellent interpersonal and
documentation skills. Broad software skills including Microsoft
Office. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge,
skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises the Compliance Program Manager.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS: CHC, CPA, CIA, JD,
RHIA or coding certification preferred.
Please apply online at www.erickson.com,
or contact John Lessner: 410-402-2697, John.lessner@erickson.com.
EEO Statement
In conformity with applicable laws, Erickson Living and its
affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age,
marital status, national origin, or physical or mental
disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic
protected by law or unrelated to job requirements.
Closing Statement
"AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND AN APPLICANT FOR
EMPLOYMENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT TO SUBMIT
TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH, LIE DETECTOR, OR SIMILAR TEST OR EXAMINATION AS
A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.
ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND
SUBJECT TO A FINE."
Assistant General Counsel Regulatory
Matters
Maxim Healthcare Services is one of the leading
providers of medical staffing, home health and wellness
services in the United States. Founded in 1988, Maxim has
rapidly expanded to include 12 divisions and over 400 branch
offices in 44 states and the District of Columbia. We have
earned a position as an innovative leader in the healthcare
industry through our emphasis on patient care and customer
service. Today, Maxim is one of the largest privately owned
companies in our industry.
Our Corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD is seeking
an experienced attorney to fill a newly created Assistant
General Counsel role to assist in the management and resolution
of legal matters affecting the company. The ideal candidate
must be service-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced
environment and provide timely advice, and have the ability
to effectively communicate with employees on all levels
of the organization.
Responsibilities and Duties include:
- Advising branch and corporate office personnel with
regard to all healthcare regulatory matter that arise
including, but not limited to, fraud and abuse laws,
HIPAA, HITECH, and licensures in order to minimize exposure
and expense to the company while meeting business objectives.
- Draft and/or review contracts, licensure materials,
statutes and regulations.
- Investigating and analyzing factual situations and
negotiating and implementing resolutions in conjunction
with business partners where appropriate.
- Proactive and assertive management of matters to ensure
the highest quality and most efficient representation.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel.
Requirements include:
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school,
and strong academic credentials.
- Must be a member in good standing of the Maryland bar,
or actively licensed and in good standing in another
state and eligible to sit for the next scheduled administration
of the Maryland bar exam.
- 5 to 7 years of legal experience related to health
law in either a law firm or in-house setting.
- Experience in and understand the healthcare regulatory
framework and reimbursement mechanisms for home health
agencies.
- Experience in and understanding of healthcare business
principles, payor arrangements, and experience with HIPAA,
HITECH, Fraud and Abuse Laws, including Stark and Anti-kickback,
Medicare and Medicaid, licensure and state laws, healthcare
compliance, and medical records and policy review.
- Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills,
with the ability to quickly analyze issues and craft
practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously,
and to consistently meet deadlines with high-quality
work product in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in client service
in a high growth, fast paced business environment.
- Prior in-house or law firm experience required.
Our company is committed to maintaining a challenging
environment that promotes personal accountability, personal
growth, and an active role in the driving vision of the
company. We offer competitive pay, full benefits including
medical, dental and vision coverage as well as 401(k),
529 college savings plan, basic life insurance with the
option of supplemental and 17 days paid time off in addition
to holidays.
To learn more about Maxim Healthcare Services, please
visit our website www.maximhealthcare.com and APPLY ONLINE
at www.joinmaxim.com. EOE/AAE
Infection Control Practitioner
The Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, a premier provider
of geriatric services in the Washington D.C. metropolitan
area, is seeking a dynamic individual to be our Full-Time
Infection Control Practitioner.
Primary responsibilities include oversight of the Infection
Prevention and Control Program, including, but not limited
to, the development of the appropriate policies and practices,
staff education, surveillance, and data analysis to measure
the effectiveness of the program.
Qualified candidates must have minimum of 3 years experience
as an Infection Control Practitioner, preferably licensed
as an RN. If you are a high-energy person who enjoys working
in a highly team-oriented environment, come be a part of
a state-of-the-art operation whose roots go back to 1910.
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefit
package. Please send your resume with cover letter including
salary history/expectations to:
Director of Quality Improvement/Risk Management
The Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, a premier provider
of geriatric services in the Washington D.C. metropolitan
area, is seeking a dynamic individual to be our Director
of Quality Improvement/Risk Management. Located on a 34
acre campus in suburban Rockville, MD, our system provides
a continuum of care encompassing long term care (558 nursing
home beds), sub-acute care (70 beds), dementia care, assisted
living (60 units), independent living (500 units), a world-renowned
Research Institute, and outpatient health clinics. This
position will work closely with all operating departments,
including our full time medical staff as well as the Quality
Improvement Committee of our Board.
Primary responsibilities include providing leadership
to coordinate quality improvement and risk management programs
for residents, patients, and staff; regulatory compliance;
tracking and trending of specific data; investigating and
analyzing actual and potential risks; assessing documentation
tools, techniques, protocols and compliance, assisting
with the development and monitoring of quality improvement/risk
management priorities and indicators; and planning and
presenting educational programs for staff and board committees.
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3 years experience
in senior quality improvement/risk management positions
with a clinical background preferred. If you are a high-energy
person who enjoys working in a highly team-oriented environment,
come be a part of a state-of-the-art operation whose roots
go back to 1910.
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefit
package. Please send your resume with cover letter including
salary history/expectations to:
Risk Manager
The Maryland Medicine Comprehensive
Insurance Program
is seeking a full time risk manager. The Maryland Medicine
Comprehensive Insurance Program (MMCIP) is a joint venture
between the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation
(UMMS) and University Physician, Inc. (UPI) and provides
medical professional liability insurance coverage for physicians
and for hospitals comprising UMMS, including: the University
of Maryland Medical Center, Maryland General Hospital,
Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Shore Health System
(Memorial Hospital at Easton and Dorchester General Hospital),
the James Lawrence Kernan Hospital, Mt. Washington Pediatric
Hospital and University Specialty Hospital.
Duties will include: working with the
department of Claims, Litigation and Risk Management,
the Risk Manager will actively participate in the risk
management process of minimizing and preventing adverse
events; having a positive impact on the quality of patient
care, improvement of patient safety and mitigation of
financial losses to clients of the Maryland Medicine
Comprehensive Insurance Program; investigating adverse
events/near misses, identifying and analyzing these events
and recommending loss prevention methodologies and system
changes; and other duties as assigned.
Qualified applicants
will possess: Bachelor's degree from a four-year
college or university; Master's degree preferred. 1-2
years nursing and/or clinical experience required in
special care units, ICUs, ER, shock trauma, chronic or
rehab care based on assigned areas of responsibility;
previous experience in risk management, patient safety,
or quality assurance preferred; paralegal knowledge an
asset; excellent communication, organizational, analytical,
presentation, and writing skills; mature judgment; ability
to effectively interact with all levels of staff and
professionals; computer literate; and flexible.
Interested parties should apply on line at www.upi.umaryland.edu.
This
position is located on the Eastern Shore.
Senior Risk Management/Patient Safety Coordinator (full-time)
Salary range: $26.00/hour - $42.00/hour
In this role, you will participate in the risk management
activities of the organization by assisting in the management
of insurance programs and loss control activities; identifying
exposures and recommending solutions; implementing approved
programs; promoting loss prevention; updating and monitoring
compliance with insurance procedures; and ensuring necessary
and timely updates to safety/risk management policies.
Additionally, you will support the mission of Trinity Health
and Holy Cross Hospital .
Minimum requirements include current Maryland
RN license plus 3-5 years of experience in healthcare risk
management. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or health
related field is preferred. To excel in this position,
you must also possess strong communication, negotiation,
customer service, and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
MIDAS+), coupled with a professional demeanor. Interested
bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
For complete details on this extraordinary career opportunity
and to apply online, please visit us at: www.holycrosshealth.org .
With an excellent benefits package (including PTO, 403[b]
and pension plans, tuition assistance, and student loan
repayment program) and competitive salary, you'll find
Holy Cross Hospital will give you more room for your career.
EOE, M/F/D/V. Pre-employment drug/alcohol screening required.
Smoke-Free Workplace.
More People Choose Us. You Should, Too. Bring your career
to Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring , MD. Thrive at
the only hospital to receive the Workplace Excellence Award
every year since 1999.
University of Maryland Medical Center, Quality Management
Department has an immediate opening for a Quality
Improvement Coordinator (QIC).
The QIC position functions primarily in two areas: Data
collection and Performance Improvement. The incumbent works
closely with different clinical departments (i.e. Medicine,
Orthopedics, etc) in their quality improvement efforts.
The role works very closely with the appointed quality
physician and multidisciplinary team to improve regulatory,
benchmarked, and improvement performance.
The position is analogous to a senior clinical nurse.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to:
Fe Nieves-Khouw MSN RN, Director, Quality Improvement,
Patient Safety Officer
Department of Quality and Safety
University of Maryland
Medical Center
110 South Paca Street
Baltimore , MD 21201
Phone #: 410-328-7575
Fax # 410-328-8258
Email: FNIEVES@umm.edu
Interested individuals may also access the University
of Maryland Medical Center website and click on career
opportunities.
Also see the ASHRM
job search page for more openings.
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