Risk Manager; Administrative Officer II

GRADE

14

MDH - Western MD Hospital Center 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21742

The main purpose of this position is to identify risks to the organization by reviewing incidents, accidents, safety alerts, medication errors, and rapid response/code critiques. The Risk Manager determines when a deeper study of an event is warranted and ensures a root cause analysis is performed, recommendations are developed, and monitors compliance. This position documents, analyzes, and develops plans to lower workplace injuries.

Also, this position monitors the actions of staff and the environment to check for issues of compliance with existing policies and procedures to assess potential risk to patient or staff safety. The Risk Manager makes recommendations for policy change to reduce the potential for loss before it occurs.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Two years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

• Experience in a risk management position
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Experience working in a health care setting

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114‑B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410‑333‑5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received…