Clinical Risk Management Specialist at La Clinica de Familia Inc. – Las Cruces, New Mexico

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Non-Exempt

Up to $78,000

Job Summary:

Develop, implement and oversee the Risk Management Program to provide a safe environment and quality patient care using risk management principles including identifying, investigating, analyzing, and evaluating risk on a proactive basis. Maintain all regulatory and compliance requirements including Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

Core Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize, organize and carry out work assignments independently and efficiently
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skill
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with staff, leadership and external parties
• Knowledge of patient safety tools and processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled
• Computer literacy
• Experience with peer review processes and protections
• Experience with risk identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation
• Experience with claims management

Job Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered New Mexico License. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a clinical care setting
• Risk Management, Quality Management or regulatory experience preferred

Benefits:

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Education Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement