BETA Healthcare Group (BHG) provides professional liability coverages and risk management services to hospitals and other healthcare providers. Our core liability products are offered through a unique risk-sharing pool known as BHG Risk Management Authority.
If you would like to apply for a position(s) listed below, please forward your resume and salary history to:
Human Resources
BETA Healthcare Group
1443 Danville Boulevard
Alamo, California 94507
We are currently accepting applications for the following position(s):
Reporting directly to the CEO, manage all aspects of the risk management function for BETA Healthcare Group, including the Risk Management Authority and HealthPro RRG.
Specific Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of the Risk Management Department, including staffing and budgeting
Supervise and motivate staff in Alamo, Glendale and San Diego offices
Develop, evaluate and implement risk management, loss control and patient safety activities
Collect, analyze, interpret and use available claim, exposure and patient safety data in the design, evaluation and/or implementation of new and existing risk management initiatives
Perform risk management, patient safety and quality improvement activities as needed
Coordinate publishing of Risk Management Department newsletters, quarterly Network meetings and Risk Management Resource Fund program
Work with outside consultants/resources as needed on development of programs and delivery of services
Promote teamwork with internal and external customers and work closely with peers in Claims, Underwriting and Information Systems departments
Attend monthly senior staff meetings in Alamo office
Prepare for, attend and present at quarterly BETA Council and BETAlliance/HealthPro RRG meetings
Other duties as necessary
Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of experience as a risk manager, and/or quality/patient safety specialist in a hospital, insurance company and/or medical group, preferably with California experience
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
Professional degree and/or designation as an RN, JD, MD, and/or CPHRM
Proven leader with an influential personality, capable of making informed decisive decisions, and successful experience working collaboratively with teams
Desire to enhance/develop a proactive, strategic, data-driven program using a combination of traditional risk management techniques and leading edge approaches/tools
Extensive experience with peer review and credentialing principles and practices and legal/regulatory requirements related to patient safety and risk management
Strong interest in technology and an understanding of how technology can assist in managing risk and enhancing quality and patient safety
Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and new program development with a systems perspective
Excellent analytical and computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including demonstrated experience analyzing, interpreting and using data
Excellent management skills and a proven ability to supervise and motivate coworkers and others in sphere of influence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to a variety of audiences
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, exercise good judgment and develop creative approaches to solving problems
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Demonstrated history of ongoing professional development within and outside of area(s) of specialization
Under the direct supervision of a Claims Supervisor or Senior Claims Supervisor, manages and investigates a wide variety of hospital general and professional liability claims, including physician malpractice, wrongful employment practices, and D&O liability claims.
Specific Responsibilities:
Investigates General Liability, Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Hospital Professional Liability, physician malpractice, Employment Practices Liability, Personal Injury, and D&O liability claims
Prepares written reports of claim investigations
Assists in planning strategies for investigations
Compiles and analyzes medical and legal information in claim files
Manages personal caseload
Documents, compiles and analyzes medical and legal information in claim files
Negotiates settlements, with settlement authority up to $100,000
Other duties as requested
Qualifications:
BA/BS degree
Minimum 3 years’ experience in handling general and professional liability claims, preferably hospital and/or physician malpractice claims
Knowledge of medical practices and hospital policies and procedures
Knowledge of legal principles and practices
Knowledge of basic insurance practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High degree of organization and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Proficient with computers/software including Microsoft Office 2003
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to travel
