IVI RMA is looking for a Patient Safety & Risk Management Specialist for our North American locations. This can be a remote position but ideally close to one of our locations.
Job Purpose: The Patient Safety & Risk Management Specialist collaborates closely with senior leadership to support both existing and new locations across the IVI RMA Network. This role is critical in driving regulatory compliance initiatives, working in close alignment with the Executive Director of Business Operations and in partnership with Medical Affairs.
The Director is responsible for evaluating, developing, and maintaining effective risk management strategies, ensuring the organization is equipped with the necessary resources and processes to uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
Essential Functions and Accountabilities:
- Develop/Review policies and procedures relating to quality management, patient care and safety, and risk management to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, Local laws and regulations.
- Oversee and investigate risk management incidents, ensuring timely reporting and resolution support RCA tracking with Medical Affairs Team
- Administer and manage organizational insurance policies, including renewals, claims, and vendor coordination
- Serve as primary liaison on matters such as related to liability insurance and property insurance.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, including data protection, privacy protocols, and breach response procedures
- Monitor and enforce adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, CMS, DOJ, state and federal guidelines)
- Develop, implement, and lead employee training programs focused on regulatory compliance and organizational policies if requested by Senior Leadership or Human Resources
- Serve as a point of contact for compliance audits and external inspections
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance activities, incident reports, and policy updates
- Identify risk trends and collaborate with leadership to develop mitigation strategies
- Stay current on industry regulations and communicate changes to stakeholders
- Promote a culture of accountability and ethical conduct throughout the organization
- Work with North America locations to develop emergency preparedness and disaster recovery plans
- Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on any policies and procedures as required in order to meet various accreditation standards, and/or local, state, federal laws
- Will require some travel (approximately 2 trips per quarter) to North American locations
General Education/Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Hospital Administration, Public Health, Business or equivalent combination of education/related experience.
- Board certification as a healthcare quality/risk management professional preferred.
- Demonstrated success in leadership in a healthcare setting with minimum of 3-5 years’ experience.
- Experience with various accrediting and certification bodies, such as ISO, CAP, CLIA, AAAHC, and JCAHO.
- Knowledge of HIPAA
- Knowledge of the infertility and/or women’s health industry preferred.