Updated: May 13, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Risk Management
UC Title: RISK MGT HC MGR 1
Position Number: 41087979
Reports to: Director
Working Title: Assistant Dir., Risk Mgmnt
Cost Center: Risk Management (428612)
Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit
FLSA: Exempt
Date Created: 5/06/2024
Job Code: 005802
Hours: 40
Shift: Not Applicable
FTE: 1
Position Summary:
Working with the Director, the incumbent manages healthcare risk management operations to achieve quality and productivity objectives. Develops goals and objectives and contributes to strategic long range planning. Responsible for the development and administration of a systematic program designed to reduce risk and injury. Manages the identification, analysis and assessment of loss potential throughout the health system, identifies legal risks related to professional, employment and comprehensive general liability. Manages a team to evaluate and advise on trends of professional, employment and comprehensive general liability claims experience to the administrative and medical staff. Makes recommendations concerning professional conduct, standards of care and facility operation to reduce exposure to liability and insurance claims. May represent the organization in litigation and non-litigated matters and coordinates with attorneys, third party administrators and UC Office of the President.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:
Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and
Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).
Salary Range:
Annual Rate Minimum $123,500.00 Midpoint $182,700.00 Maximum $241,900.00
Required Qualifications:
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong data analysis experience
Ability to interact with faculty and staff of all disciplines across the organization
Ability to consult on complex risk and legal issues
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and projects
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management, Business or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
Demonstrated experience to problem solve and provide leadership through a consultative role.
Minimum three years experience in the field of health care risk management
Minimum two years in a risk management supervisory role
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum three years of experience in an acute care hospital
Minimum five years of experience in the field of health care risk management
Legal or paralegal training(CPHRM)
Experience working within the University of California System.
Minimum 10 years working experience in progressively complex roles in communications
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
