Enterprise Risk Management Specialist - Benson Tower

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job collaborates with business unit managers and organizational leadership to review, evaluate, analyze and provide possible solutions and recommendations to maintain an effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. Assists with the design and execution of a risk assessment to identify key risks and opportunities in the control environment. Communicates with different stakeholders and leads several projects related to enterprise risk.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business administration or related field.

Work Experience

Required - 2 years of experience in healthcare compliance, operations, regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, law, or similar field.

Preferred - 2 years of experience with healthcare corporate compliance, project management or risk management.

Certifications

Preferred - Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or other related certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Analytical skills and ability to read and comprehend complex documents, gather information, understand problems, and seek out cause-and-effect relationships that identify underlying issues or problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, of all ages, and at all levels within and outside the organization in a positive, effective manner.
• Basic knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategic concepts, applicable laws and regulations, compliance, effective risk management techniques and auditing.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to perform work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel regionally to various sites.

Job Duties

• Supports the development of corporate strategies to improve risk reporting and analysis using data and technology.
• Maintains input or data quality of risk management systems to enhance reporting tools, including risk reporting mechanism.
• Collaborates across multiple stakeholders and organizations.
• Gathers and analyzes risk-related data from internal and external resources.
• Supports business units in the development of action plans to remediate any heightened risk resulting from ERM risk assessments and identify opportunities to improve internal controls.
• Identifies and resolves project related issues and escalates as needed.
• Assists in maintaining an effective enterprise risk management program by ensuring that all performance, documentation, follow-up and organization is conducted in accordance with department standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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