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Risk & Insurance Manager at Berkshire Health Systems – Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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Risk & Insurance Manager

  • DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
    • The manager of Risk and Insurance reports to the Vice President and General Counsel and oversees Berkshire Health System's ("BHS") risk and insurance programs by identifying, assessing, and prioritizing potential threats, including clinical risks that impact patient safety and financial loss. This role is also responsible for developing mitigation strategies, managing insurance renewals and claims processing, coordinating with brokers and insurers to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and other risk and insurance management duties as may be assigned. By integrating clinical risk oversight with administrative loss prevention, the Manager of Risk and Insurance fosters a proactive culture of risk awareness to protect the organization's assets and enhance the quality of patient care.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
    • Experience:
      • Three years’ experience in risk management or patient safety preferably in a hospital or health care setting.
      • Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance and accreditation standards (g. Joint Commission).
      • Experience with root cause analysis, incident/event investigation and performance improvement methodologies.
      • Clinical background preferred.
      • Experience in risk financing or insurance administration preferred.
    • Education and Training:
      • Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, public health, finance, or related field required.
      • Master's degree preferred.
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • CPHRM- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
      • FRM - Financial Risk Manager certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
    • Other Requirements:
      • Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
      • Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, organize and meet tight deadlines.
      • Proficiency with MS office applications.
      • Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work groups by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
      • Ability to provide an elevated level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations in a timely and respectful manner.

Job Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States

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