Risk & Safety Officer

at  Dr Arenia C Mallory Community Health Center Inc

RISK & SAFETY OFFICER

Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center, Inc. (Mallory CHC) is actively recruiting for the Risk & Safety Officer position within our organization. The Risk & Safety Officer is a team member of Mallory CHC’s administrative staff. The Risk & Safety Officer will research, direct or complete regulatory compliance. Identify, quantify and communicate organizational risk exposures and provide guidance on exposure avoidance measures. Work with and oversee staff with risk responsibilities, and help develop policies to mitigate risk throughout the organization.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Health Administration, or a related field required
• Three to five years of experience in risk management, project management, and/or decision-making in the medical field
• Knowledge of Healthcare Compliance and/or Audit Principles

• Research applicable laws, regulations and industry standards in order to remain familiar with industry trends and potential new risk areas
• Research leading industry practices for risk governance in FQHCs
• Act as an internal subject matter expert and develop organizational capability around risk governance, developing and operating within a corporate risk strategy
• Create periodic reports for the CEO describing risks and progress on mitigating those risks
• Develop and update a complete system for recording, monitoring and communicating the organization’s risk management program
• Present reports to the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee monthly on risk activities in the organization
• Working with other departments, identify areas of risk in all areas of the organization including, but not limited to, HIPAA, PPACA, OSHA, CMS, HRSA, FLSA, ADA, clinic operations, and etc.
• Act as Mallory CHC’s HIPAA Privacy Officer
• Responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining risk and safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Plan, conduct or coordinate and track staff and management compliance and risk management training
• Review and track incidents for trends or patterns
• Perform or coordinate quarterly risk assessments for the organization
• Provide an annual risk management report to the board and key staff
• In conjunction with HR, maintain/monitor records of workers’ compensation, EEO, ADA, FMLA, unemployment and other employee claims
• Conduct (individually or in conjunction with other staff) or coordinate investigations relating to incidents, near misses, discrimination, or harassment complaints according to Mallory CHC’s policy
• Assure compliance with employee credentialing requirements
• Assure compliance with relevant state and federal employment laws and regulation through research and consultation of legal counsel when necessary.
• Complete appropriate forms, and reports for organizational compliance
• Work collaboratively with other organizational compliance and risk management personnel and department heads to devise plans and set up controls for mitigating real and potential risk within their areas of purview or departments
• Work with Brokers, the CEO and CFO to review, organizational insurance options for new and renewal coverage based on areas of risk
• Serve as Claims Manager for the organization, ensuring the center maintains a claims management process for addressing any potential or actual health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, which may be eligible for FTCA coverage
• Collaboratively develop risk reduction policies for the organization and develop and implement loss prevention/safety programs
• Maintain strong and effective working relationships with all Mallory CHC personnel involved in risk management
• Comply with all applicable Mallory CHC policies
• Understand and actively promote Mallory CHC’s Mission and Values
• Perform other necessary duties as required by the Community Health Center to meet the goals of providing primary health care