Risk Management Coordinator

Job Details Job Location: 164 - 1500 Expo Parkway - Sacramento, CA 95815, Salary Range: $27.40 - $35.62 Hourly, Risk Management Coordinator Department/Care Stream: Risk Management/Compliance LIA Reporting Structure Timecard Approver: VP of Compliance and Risk Management Primary: VP of Compliance and Risk Management Secondary: Chief Health Officer Status: Full-Time FLSA: Non-Exempt Location: Admin Center Pay Range: $27.40 - $35.62/hr EEO-1: Administrative Support Worker Organization Information WellSpace's mission is \"achieving regional health through high quality comprehensive care.\" We believe that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. At WellSpace, we see you! We are driven to serve the whole person through comprehensive, integrated care, spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services across the region. We do this by building a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to our mission and becoming part of the communities we serve. As the region's largest Community Health System, WellSpace utilizes a Confluence Model to integrate an internal network of healthcare modalities, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), Drug Medi-Cal and Specialty Mental Health programs, California's second largest 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Center, an independent Risk Bearing Organization (WellSpace Nexus), and more into a seamless confluence of care. To ensure the highest quality of care, WellSpace is accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health and as a CCBHC. Further, it is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home. WellSpace's crisis programs are accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and the International Council for Helplines. Position Summary The Risk Management Coordinator supports the organization's Risk Management and Patient Safety Program through coordination of projects, event reporting workflows, FTCA and regulatory activities, committees, data collection, reporting, and follow-up. The Coordinator maintains program documentation and tracking systems, reviews event reports for completeness, gathers information to support risk assessments and root cause analyses, and monitors deadlines and corrective actions. The role works across departments to support timely, organized, and effective risk management activities. Required Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Risk Management or a related field preferred. Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible healthcare experience in healthcare operations, patient safety, quality, risk management, or related healthcare support role required. Medical Assistant (MA) certification or equivalent clinical healthcare experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, technology, regulations, processes, and organizational workflows. Strong analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally across all levels of the organization. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, and demonstrated ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize electronic health records, event reporting systems, databases, and other healthcare business applications. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and follow-up activities while maintaining accuracy and organization. Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, adaptability, reliability, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, integrated healthcare environment. Ability to travel up to 15% as required. Commitment to HIPAA, infection prevention, professional ethics, and High Reliability principles. Essential Responsibilities Project and Program Coordination Coordinate Risk Management department projects, work plans, timelines, and action items. Maintain departmental calendars and monitor deadlines for FTCA Risk Management activities, quarterly risk assessments, training, committee meetings, regulatory deliverables, and recurring responsibilities. Track project milestones, corrective action plans, and follow-up activities. Develop and maintain tracking tools, dashboards, templates, and standardized documentation. Committee and Administrative Coordination Coordinate Risk Management committees and workgroups, including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, attendance, action logs, and follow-up. Coordinate departmental communications, scheduling, shared inboxes, and cross-functional follow-up. Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and other departmental materials. Documentation and Event Reporting Support Maintain confidential Risk Management records, databases, committee files, and program documentation. Gather, organize, maintain, and validate data to support reporting and monitoring. Review event reports for completeness and coordinate intake, routing, documentation, tracking, follow-up, routine reporting, and trend monitoring. Perform electronic health record (Epic) reviews to support event reviews, risk management activities, quality improvement, and regulatory requirements. Support event reviews, root cause analyses, and risk assessments by gathering information, coordinating activities, maintaining documentation, and monitoring follow-up. Regulatory & Department Support Support FTCA Risk Management Program activities, accreditation surveys, regulatory reviews, audits, training activities, and other departmental priorities through coordination, documentation, tracking, and follow-up. Assist with preparation and organization of materials for reqgulatory reviews, surveys, audits, and program activities. Participate in departmental meetings, training, and professional development activities. Perform other related duties as assigned. Benefits Successful candidate will receive a regionally competitive salary, above-average health benefits at reduced costs, paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, an additional voluntary retirement plan with organizational match, and no vesting schedule requirement. Paid bereavement and jury duty leave 11 paid holidays per year Paid time off Paid sick leave Flexible Spending Program Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers Professional development hours offered annually Physical Demands and Work Environment The work environment is characteristic of a typical office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and arms to reach. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals. WellSpace Health is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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