Specialist-Risk Management/Patient Safety

Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, AZ

Why Mayo Clinic


Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Provides overall Risk Management and Safety support to Arizona Practice. Assists the Arizona Practice in the implementation, coordination, and documentation of a clinical risk identification, management, reduction and error prevention program; including record reviews and staff investigations. Assumes direct responsibility, as assigned, for the Sentinel Event/Serious Harm review process, including but not limited to: Sentinel Event/Serious Harm determination, investigations/interviews with staff and Root Cause Analysis reviews. Provides risk management consultation to physicians, administration and allied health staff. Assumes responsibility with the Risk Management and Patient Safety Manager for taking “on” and “off-hours” risk management “call” duties, via the pager system, as assigned by Risk and Patient Safety Manager. Engages in development of ongoing risk management and patient safety education for allied health staff, consultant staff and residents. Accountable to the Administrator of Quality and the Risk Management and Patient Safety Manager for patient safety activities as assigned. Upon request, assists the Administrator of Quality and the Risk Management and Patient Safety Manager in administrative duties and assigned projects.

**This position is hybrid, individual must live within driving distance to campus

**This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Minimum three years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting to include experience in risk management, operations management, patient relations, patient safety and/or quality management. Ability to problem-solve patient care issues, perform policy and procedure interpretation, and collaborate with various staff members at all levels of the organization. Strong presentation and report development skills. Evidence of active involvement in organizational and/or department committees, task forces, or performance improvement teams. Demonstrated and documented examples of ability to organize and analyze complex data and propose logical conclusions. Evidence of strict adherence to standards of confidentiality. Professional license or certification in clinical area preferred.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$105,060.80- $157,643.20/year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.


Equal Opportunity


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Lynnette Fleshman
Posted 2026-06-09

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