Peer Review Coordinator - Risk Manager at Southeast Georgia Health System – Brunswick, Georgia

Interested in working for the Golden Isles’ healthcare provider and employer of choice?

Throughout the many locations that make up the Southeast Georgia Health System network, there is a common thread that pulls everything together: A team of committed professionals like you. These individuals appreciate the value of every person who walks through our doors and are the key to our culture of Service Excellence.

Summary:

• Manages the Medical Staff Peer Review Process for the Health System by identifying records, review, and analysis of information obtained, summarizing findings, and coordination of provider review.
• Maintains the integrity, confidentiality, and privilege of the safety event reporting system and Peer Review Professional Practice Evaluation Process.
• Conducts thorough research, interviews, and retrospective chart reviews on reported safety events and patient/family complaints with provider involvement contributing to the event and/or complaint as appropriate.
• Coordinates Peer Review meetings to include documentation and follow-up recommendations. Drafts and submits educational and informative decision letters to providers as required and oversees management of Peer Review files.
• Attends medical staff meetings to integrate medical staff into Performance Improvement Program and advise medical staff on policies and procedures as needed.
• Adheres to credentialing and peer review deadlines. Processes Peer Review issues in a timely manner.
• Assists in identifying and coordinating resolution of system process issues that may adversely affect the quality and safety of care being provided to patients.
• Collaborates with the Risk Analyst on event management through use of the event reporting software, assigning event investigations to appropriate leadership for review and follow-up, ensuring follow-up is timely and complete. Closes the event submission upon completion. Follow up with team members and/or complainants when appropriate.
• Prepares Risk Reviews as directed.
• Other job duties pertaining to the functions of the Medical Staff Services Department and Risk Management Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Diploma, Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Program
• Current RN license to practice in the State of Georgia
• Knowledge of basic nursing theory and practice, medical terminology, and familiarity with Health System policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with hospital regulatory requirements. Possesses knowledge of Microsoft and Cerner applications.
• Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills
• Able to establish and maintain effective rapport with members of the medical staff.
• Able to work in a high volume, complex environment while maintaining confidentiality
• Able to work independently and able to be a part of a collaborative team.
• Able to multi-task, create and present data as needed.

Why Choose Southeast Georgia Health System?

• We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves.
• Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of work -- imagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions.
• The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled.
• Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment.
• We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes generous Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.
• The ability to be a part of the prestigious Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health and Southeast Georgia Health System. This collaboration forms a highly integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities.