Risk & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Shift:Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Department: Corporate Risk Management

Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $19.15 - $30.23 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

Assist Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs staff with reporting requirements, software system management, data monitoring, and surveillance activity related to clinical risk and accreditation programs.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform clerical duties of the risk management department and serve as the point of contact and liaison for customers and managers. Provide administrative support during survey activity.

Assist University of Missouri System Risk & Insurance office with data acquisition and entry in claims handling system.

Carry out risk and regulatory processes including but not limited to patient termination, general liability claims, and pathology explant requests.

Handle regulatory rounds scheduling, open item resolution, work order entry, and follow up.

Follow risk assessment procedures, compile data, complete reports, and monitor liability issues including but not limited to CMS Restraint Log; patient safety events related to abuse, neglect, and workplace violence, and claims notification.

Maintain incident reports and risk assessment files and provide ad hoc reports.

Monitor compliance with existing regulations and upcoming or changing regulations based on established procedures.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in business, healthcare, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in clinical risk and/ or accreditation support in the healthcare setting.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.