What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at University of South Alabama?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
005340
Position Title
Risk Manager - Clinical - 005340
Division
Finance and Administration
Department
175200 - Risk Management
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, five years of directly related experience and current licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse. Knowledge of risk management required.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Risk Management department is seeking to hire a Risk Manager. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Conducts various risk investigations, including incidents, adverse events and complaints; prepares reports on findings to Risk Management.
- Assists with providing Risk Management services to hospital and clinical departments.
- Reviews and processes legal requests to ensure HIPAA compliance and records prior to release.
- Reviews medical records and documentation for potential risk issues.
- Maintains working knowledge of the Shield reporting system for hospital and clinic incidents.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings.
- Researches and reports on patient issues; creates detailed medical summaries.
- Attends hospital, clinical, and/or campus meetings as needed.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
09/18/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days
Monday - Friday
Working Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location
Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Tuition AssistanceSalary : $76,364 - $127,342