Clinical Risk Specialist

Summary

Responsible for assisting with the review, analyses, processing, and follow-up of clinical risk reports submitted through the online incident reporting system. Enhancing patient & staff safety, quality care, and minimizing loss to protect the assets of the organization. Assists with resource support to field regarding aspects of online incident reporting and processing of events. Reports to Director of Risk Operations & Business Continuity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with the review and processing of all incoming clinical incident reports in the online incident reporting system on a daily basis.

• Consistently reviews, processes, & timely documents incident risk priority, risk management input fields, resolution update and event status with minimum of 95% quality completion performance per month on risk management department outcome fields.

• Consults with Director of Risk Operations and / or Risk Management Coordinator on questionable or complex incident issues and acts to secure answers in a timely manner.

• Assists with final review and closure of incoming incident files with completed manager review on a daily basis.

• Acts as resource to field personnel regarding aspects of incident report entry and submission.

• Assists with the organization and execution of home office immunization protocols and infection risk reduction protocols.

• Assists with the oversight and implementation of the company's drug screen program by serving as resource for drug screen protocols and required monitoring practices.

• Effectively controls costs through economical utilization of materials, equipment and departmental resources.

• Displays high standards of professional behavior and follows company code of conduct and ethics. Dresses to convey an appropriate image in accordance with organizational expectations.

• Conveys an impression which reflects favorably upon the public relations of the department and contributes positively to the achievement of departmental customer service goals and objectives.

• Assists with other risk management / infection control issues as assigned by Director of Risk Operations and / or Risk Management Coordinator within the scope of position.

• Other duties as assigned within scope of position.

Education and Experience

• Current LPN licensure in state of practice

• Home Health experience preferred

• Computer proficiency

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

LHC Group Inc Home Office a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.