COORD - RISK MGMT

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

To learn more visithttps://www.doctorshosplaredo.com

JOB SUMMARY:

The Risk Coordinator responsible for identifying and reporting actual or potential risk issues and assisting in developing and implementing risk reduction practices under the auspices of the Risk Management Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist the Director of Risk Management in planning and coordinating the implementation of risk initiatives. Demonstrates the ability to provide guidance to staff in risk reduction/prevention strategies. Handles Healthcare Peer Review Report data entry and assists with review, investigation and follow up. Compiles monthly and quarterly Midas data for reports. Handles claims activity and departmental organizational activities for identified risk exposures working with attorneys, staff and external agencies. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Reviews, processes, monitors, and trends monthly incident reports.

Completes monthly incident reports as required by the Patient Safety Council Committee and participates in

QA or Risk meetings as assigned.

Conducts Medical Record reviews relating to Risk audits and prepares summary reports while protecting the

confidentiality of all risk related data and information.

Works with departmental staff and managers in providing risk reduction education and support.

Develops expertise in risk reduction/prevention statistical tools and methodologies and monitors their

effectiveness. Other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.www.uhs.com

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Mariana Lopez, Recruiterat 956-523-2027.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current RN Texas license.
• Minimum of 3-5 years acute care clinical experience required.
• Must be able to interpret clinical data/reports.
• Requires review and analysis of patient care records.
• One or more years experience in risk or quality preferred.
• Healthcare/Legal background preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical tools preferred.
• Must be computer literate.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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