Clinical Risk Manager

Job Description

The Office of Legal Affairs, under the direction of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, provides legal representation and advice to the University and all its constituent parts, including the Board of Trustees, the President, the Wexner Medical Center, the Office of Academic Affairs, Student Life, Athletics, Human Resources, Business and Finance, among many others. As one of the largest universities in the nation, Ohio State is a multifaceted and sophisticated institution, with a high-level and leading-edge legal practice that touches nearly every area of law, including litigation, labor and employment law, constitutional law, civil rights law, construction and public contracting, intellectual property, business transactions, real estate, tax and benefits, public safety and criminal law matters, immigration law, sports law, administrative law, health care law, and privacy matters.

Under the day-to-day supervision of the Senior Associate General Counsel and Senior Associate Director of Risk Management, the Clinical Risk Manager assists attorneys in the Office of Legal Affairs with investigating patient care events, potential claims and lawsuits, and monitors the event reporting system from a risk management perspective. The Clinical Risk Manager, in coordination with attorneys, reports investigative findings to Wexner Medical Center leadership, including but not limited to Quality and Patient Safety leaders, as appropriate. The Clinical Risk Manager assists in the coordination of preventative measures and education to minimize risks to patients, staff and employees. The Clinical Risk Manager assists the Director of Risk Management and Senior Associate Director of Risk Management in identifying areas within risk management for process improvement and efficiency building in the section's work and assists with designing and implementing efficiencies and improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and ARM or equivalent education and experience in risk management. Four (4) years of relevant experience. Knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology and application to medical conditions. Proficiency in use of computers, database management, and online research tools. Effective written and oral communication skills. Interpersonal skills and customer service skills desired. Knowledge of office practices and procedures and the ability to deal with issues involving several variables in a familiar context.

Function: Legal and Compliance

Sub-function: Clinical Risk Management

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S3 - Senior

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• And much more!