Risk Management Specialist

CompanyMAHEC
LocationAsheville, NC
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Posted2026-08-23
Viaworkday

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under limited supervision,   provides   administrative, technical and research support in the areas of Risk Management.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Review and investigate assigned incident reports for risk and/or patient safety issues.

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Document all findings and follow-up within the incident reporting system, and collaborate with clinical leadership and quality improvement teams to address identified concerns.

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Work with   Insurance   Specialist to ensure   timely   reporting of identified incidents to insurance carriers.

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Prepare regular reports of incidents for departmental review and   assist   with disposition based on   identified   issues.

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Participate in the monitoring and improving of the Risk Management Program,   identifying   and   assisting   with the analysis of loss exposures.

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Perform required risk/patient safety assessments and audits, including   timely   reporting of findings.

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Assist with Risk Management training for new employee orientation, ongoing education, and annual training.

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Participation in organizational meetings/committees as requested by   Director .

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Assist   with the maintenance and safekeeping of confidential Risk Management records, incident reports, and legal files.

This role description is a general description of the essential job functions .    It is not intended to describe all the duties the   Risk Management Specialist   may perform.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

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Communication Skills

Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient’s family member and appropriately   enumerate   information in a manner easily understood by all parties. We do this to foster a culture of understanding between all parties, especially in complex and   difficult situations , to   ultimately provide   the best care possible   to   our patients and their families.

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Decision Making

Ability to make the most   appropriate decision   in a given   situation and then   taking   the next steps to ensure   appropriate   and   timely   completion. This requires conflict resolution skills, critical thinking skills , confidence   in your ability to make the right decision in most situations. This also includes   ability   to prioritize your workday appropriately to ensure the most important tasks are completed on time.

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HealthCare Knowledge

Having the drive to keep yourself abreast and up to date on the new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicating them to the rest of the team, as appropriate .    This also includes keeping up with your licensure and yearly training requirements within your   area   exp ertise   along with MAHEC’s   organizational training. Finally, the ability to apply the depth of knowledge   maintained   and gained through this process in real life scenarios as   appropriate .

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Interpersonal Skills

Showing the ability to meet   difficult situations   with grace, professionalism, and understanding. Within your area of expertise, showing respect and showing empathy where appropriate with your colleagues, patients, and their family   at all times , even when   its   most difficult to do so. This is done, in part, by effective listening, being your authentic self, showing responsibility and dependability, and being patient with others.

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Organizational Values

Adherence to MAHEC’s founding principles and incorporating them every day. This includes, among others, having integrity and accountability, reverence for other cultures and   equitable   practices,   ability   to manage change, and displaying a clear understanding of organizational dynamics. Doing these things creates a culture where people want to do   the   best for each other and gives personal ownership towards the goal of helping people in their time of need.

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Problem Solving

Having an analytical mind and ability to work autonomously to solve complex problems that may arise. The wherewithal to think logically through a difficult problem and come to   an appropriate resolution   for a given issue. This helps to drive continuous improvement by thinking   through   where we can improve in a novel way. Measures success by understanding where we are currently and where we want to go and then applying those   new ideas   to affect positive change.

SPECIFIED SKILLS

COMPUTER

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Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications   required .

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

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Spanish speaking skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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Not Applicable.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Not Applicable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to an   Associate’s Degree   with four (4) years’ experience in healthcare administration,   insurance,   risk   management   and/or patient safety.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM)

REQUIRED LICENSES:

N/A

SCHEDULE:

Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division);   40 hours   per workweek; weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally   required . Work hours will need to be flexible   in order to   respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

POSITION COMPENSATION:

  • Salary range $55,200- $62,200, based on experience
  • Full time position + full benefits available

At MAHEC , we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to [email protected] for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities.