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SRPMIC

Risk Manager - HHS

SRPMIC, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261

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Overview Do you want to be part of a team that ensures the highest standards of care, safety, and compliance for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community? Are you passionate about improving healthcare outcomes, reducing risk, and supporting a culture of quality and accountability? The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community may hold your next opportunity.

What the job looks like We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative Risk Manager to join our Health & Human Services Department. You will be a key player in shaping a proactive risk culture that prioritizes patient safety and regulatory compliance across all service areas. This role requires someone who can think critically, act decisively, and communicate effectively with both clinical and administrative teams.

In this position, you will lead risk management efforts, oversee incident reporting, and facilitate root cause analysis to identify and mitigate potential risks. You’ll also supervise Patient Advocate staff, manage the event/incident reporting portal, and ensure timely resolution of complaints. Your ability to interpret data, track performance metrics, and implement corrective actions will directly impact the quality of care provided to the Community.

Additionally, you will support HIPAA compliance, accreditation readiness, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate with leadership to develop risk management policies, deliver staff training, and contribute to the development of key performance indicators. Your work will help ensure SRPMIC meets and exceeds healthcare standards while honoring the values and needs of the Community.

Responsibilities

Lead risk management efforts and oversee incident reporting.

Facilitate root cause analysis to identify and mitigate risks.

Supervise Patient Advocate staff and manage the event/incident reporting portal.

Ensure timely resolution of complaints.

Interpret data, track performance metrics, and implement corrective actions.

Support HIPAA compliance, accreditation readiness, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with leadership to develop risk management policies, deliver staff training, and contribute to KPIs.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, and three (3) years of experience in risk management.

A Master’s degree and/or Arizona licensure in a health services discipline (preferred).

Strong knowledge of risk mitigation, quality improvement, HIPAA compliance, and healthcare operations.

Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

A passion for improving systems and outcomes in a culturally respectful and community-centered environment.

Underfill Eligibility

An enrolled Community Member who closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Why should you apply?

Serve with an amazing Department and Team

Value Driven and Diverse Culture

Competitive Salary & Comprehensive employee benefit program

15 Paid holidays

Paid Sick and Annual Leave

401(k) retirement plan with 5% Employer contribution, and a 3% match

The Valley’s Healthiest Employers -- 14 years running

Next Steps

For full Job Description please contact: Ki-Ana.Loring2@srpmic-nsn.gov

Complete the online application

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

Notes on Preference In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) at time of application submission; 2) Qualified Community Member ( Tribal ID at time of application submission); 3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB at time of application submission); 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documentation may be submitted by: 1) attach to application, 2) fax (480) 362-5860, 3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources. Documentation must be received by position closing date. The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted. Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

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