Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

SCOPE: The Risk Management Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing risks related to patient safety, clinical practices, and healthcare operations within a medical facility. This role involves evaluating medical practices, developing risk management strategies, implementing safety programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The goal is to minimize risks, prevent adverse events, and improve overall patient care and safety.

FUNCTIONS:

1.    Risk Identification and Assessment
2.    Risk Mitigation and Management
3.    Claims Management

4.    Continuous Improvement

5.    Collaboration and Communication
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Risk Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in healthcare risk management, patient safety, or clinical operations.

Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) or similar certification preferred.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:    
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and safety standards.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to lead and influence teams across various departments.

Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools.

Attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk management.