Legal Risk Analyst

Medical Risk Management

Full Time

77642BR

Job Summary

This position provides administrative support to the Executive Director of Risk Management and supports the claims/litigation functions within the department. This individual represents the Executive Director and UCSF Health Risk Management in interactions with physicians, staff, and all levels of management across UCSF Health (UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Campus, Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute, School of Dentistry, UCSF Health St. Mary’s/UCSF Health St. Francis Hospitals) as well as outside UC legal counsel, UCOP, UC’s Third Party Administrator and other agencies. This position also interfaces with outside law firms and agencies seeking to obtain the appearance/testimony of UCSF physicians and staff.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The primary function of the Risk Management Department is to minimize financial exposure to UCSF Health (inclusive of UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, UCSF School of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Pharmacy, LPPI, and UCSF affiliates and community partners) arising from professional liability matters.  The department also serves as a resource to all UCSF Health staff/employees regarding risk management issues.  Risk management consultation is provided on a 24-hour basis.  The department also serves as an agent for service of deposition and trial/hearing subpoenas for currently employed UCSF providers/staff. The department is physically located at 1800 Owens Street, Suite C4, room 460 in San Francisco and offers a hybrid work schedule.

This position is a dynamic fast paced position with tremendous opportunity for learning and developing Risk Management and management skills.  This key position requires strict attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to multi-task.  This position is responsible for the preparation of legal correspondence and internal claim-related documents and correspondence to facilitate litigated claims/suits being managed in the office from their inception to resolution. This position is also responsible for intake, logging, and facilitating the distribution of subpoenas for deposition and trial/hearing appearances and collaborating with Risk Management staff for when legal counsel needs to be assigned for the deposition.  This position also assists the Executive Director with calendar management and other administrative support.

This position is ideal for individuals with some experience as a legal secretary or assistant who is able to work independently, take initiative and enjoys working in an everchanging landscape of issues and fact patterns that occur in the legal and/or clinical worlds.  Every day is different in the department and there is a broad range of issues and situations that require timely actions and response. 

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related area, 3 - 5 years of applicable work experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Two to three years of working in a law firm with proficiency in high-level administrative support and basic legal secretary skills
• Demonstrated competency in the preparation of accurate correspondence and written communications.  
• Excellent analytical and independent problem-solving skills in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, and ability to work with others to coordinate multiple projects; ability to meet deadlines.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat document development and Visio. 
• Familiar with Subpoenas and issues associated with them
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to function independently and within a team with minimal supervision, demonstrating excellent judgment, attention to process and detail.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and ability to set priorities, and manage multiple demands effectively.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment in handling sensitive and confidential issues with discretion. 
• Able to prioritize work and escalate concerns to the Executive Director
• Able to work in a high-stress environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Familiar with computer technology and working within various databases systems
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Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Excel (Access) software program.  Ability to run analytical (excel and other) reports and summarize information. 

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

007377 ADMIN OFCR 3

Job Category

Administrative Support, Legal Services

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), San Francisco, CA

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday