Clinical Risk and Safety Manager

Job Summary

Overseeing clinical risk management and patient safety across surgery centers, the full-time Clinical Risk and Safety Manager will develop and implement safety strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with clinical leadership to promote a culture of safety and high-quality care, with a preferred hybrid work schedule based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Key responsibilities

• Lead patient safety and risk management programs for surgical operations
• Identify, investigate, and mitigate safety risks, adverse events, and near misses
• Conduct root cause analyses and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Health and Safety, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in healthcare, including behavioral health risk management or a related field required
• Knowledge of healthcare risk management principles and regulatory requirements related to patient safety
• Strong investigative skills, including incident analysis and witness interviewing techniques
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with clinical leaders and staff