System Director of Risk Management

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
May 20, 2025
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Plans, develops and implements a system-wide risk management program to identify and mitigate patient harm, assess and mitigate other risks faced by the organization. Identify and mitigate facility risks posing general liability exposure, In partnership with Quality Leadership, oversee and promote the system Communication and Resolution program Create and ensure risk manager event investigation, patient communication and documentation Develops and implements clinical risk management consulting services Fosters the development of strong working relations between local risk management with other departments, including but limited to: legal; quality; accreditation; patient safety; patient advocacy; business unit leaders and medical staff; compliance, and privacy and civil rights In concert with the VP of Risk, directs the development and delivery of medical malpractice prevention and patient safety education programs Leads the Risk Management teams system wide Works with Claims Managers to respond to litigation against MultiCare including gathering documents, scheduling witnesses and other related tasks. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Business Hours Position Summary The Director of Risk Management, in partnership with other leaders in Quality and Compliance and Legal, develops and implements a regional system of clinical risk management services consistent with MultiCare's mission to deliver quality care to patients and the community. The Director, through subordinate Risk Managers, carries out programs to control the clinical risks associated with patient care services. The Director and Risk Managers collaborate with patient safety specialists, patient advocates, and others to develop and implement mitigation strategies to resolve and mitigate patient safety concerns and adverse outcomes of care. Hospital-based leaders may have a dual matrixed reporting structure. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field Master's Degree in Business Administration, Juris Doctorate Degree or advanced degree in a closely related field preferred Eight (8) years of experience in risk management, including three years of professional liability experience Five (5) years of experience in managerial or supervisory capacity Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $141,045.00 - $202,987.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.