Risk Manager in Saint Joseph

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Manager

Location: On Site - Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States

Salary: $80,000-$110,000

Skills: Risk Management, Healthcare Operations, Claims Management, Legal Compliance, Patient Safety

About the Opportunity:

Join a mission-driven healthcare organization that provides a comprehensive range of medical services across hospital, clinic, and outpatient settings and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and clinical excellence. As a Risk Manager, you will play a pivotal role in protecting organizational assets, advancing patient safety, and steering a robust risk culture within a dynamic and supportive environment in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the organization's risk management program, developing strategies to mitigate loss and ensure compliance with health care standards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive insurance programs, including risk identification, assessment of insurability, use of deductibles, and reinsurance strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of medical malpractice claims and litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Investigate potentially compensable events, compile and analyze data to identify risk trends, and drive organization-wide initiatives to minimize liability.
• Report all claims to insurance carriers, and coordinate claims management and legal defense activities.
• Monitor and assist with legal demands, preservation notices, legal holds, and facilitate the collection of discovery, medical, and billing records as required.
• Draft and review litigation-related documents and collaborate with internal and external counsel on legal proceedings.
• Serve as liaison between leadership, clinicians, claimants, attorneys, insurance companies, and insured parties to identify exposures and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments, provide education, and analyze statistical trends to enforce continuous improvement in risk mitigation.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or health administration and 5 years of healthcare experience such as APRN/RN with experience in Risk, Patient Safety, or Claims Management; OR Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a minimum of 2 years of legal-litigation practice (litigation, health law, or in-house).
• Knowledge of risk management principles, insurance processes, and professional liability management in a healthcare environment.
• Experience investigating, reporting, and managing claims, including coordination with legal and insurance teams.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance, and patient safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or a related healthcare field.
• Current CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management) or ability to obtain within one year.
• Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or Healthcare Quality & Management (CHCQM).
• Experience with e-discovery, legal holds, and handling litigation documents in a healthcare setting.