Ascension

Emergency Department Risk Manager

Ascension • $87K — $121K *
Wichita, KS 67212In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of experience OR Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience OR 7 years of relevant experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
  • Emergency services clinical background preferred.
  • Experience in risk management leadership is a plus.
  • Comfortable with travel within Kansas and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage risk management programs to reduce institutional liability.
  • Lead investigations for claims and serious events, managing litigation as an expert.
  • Analyze data trends to improve risk management functions and patient safety.
  • Create safety initiatives and training programs for medical staff.
  • Present actionable insights to committees regarding risk and safety.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and life insurance options.
  • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays for recharging.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being support.
  • Family benefits including parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Additional perks like legal and pet insurance options.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote with 25-50% travel within KS and OK market

Department: Risk

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $87,463.20 - $121,918.37 per year

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Strategic Risk Leadership: Develop and oversee comprehensive risk management programs, aligning organizational strategies with safety goals to proactively reduce institutional liability.
  • Incident & Litigation Management: Lead end-to-end investigations for claims and serious events, managing litigation across all coverage lines while serving as a key expert on clinical review teams.
  • Data-Driven Process Improvement: Harness data capture and trend analysis to evaluate risk functions, presenting actionable insights to committees to optimize patient safety and environmental standards.
  • Policy Development & Education: Spearhead the creation of safety initiatives and medical staff training, including the PACT program and medical device recall protocols, to foster a culture of continuous risk reduction.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Emergency services clinical background
  • Leadership and Risk Management experience
  • Comfortable with travel to sites of care in Kansas and Oklahoma


Responsibilities

  • Strategic Risk Leadership: Develop and oversee comprehensive risk management programs, aligning organizational strategies with safety goals to proactively reduce institutional liability.
  • Incident & Litigation Management: Lead end-to-end investigations for claims and serious events, managing litigation across all coverage lines while serving as a key expert on clinical review teams.
  • Data-Driven Process Improvement: Harness data capture and trend analysis to evaluate risk functions, presenting actionable insights to committees to optimize patient safety and environmental standards.
  • Policy Development & Education: Spearhead the creation of safety initiatives and medical staff training, including the PACT program and medical device recall protocols, to foster a culture of continuous risk reduction.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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