Associate Director Of Risk Management Claims

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