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Mass General Brigham Medical Group

Senior Patient Safety and Risk Specialist, Mass General Brigham Medical Group, H

Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145


About Us

Mass General Brigham Medical Group (MGBMG) represents the merger of separate community medical groups within the Mass General Brigham system into one harmonized and high-performing organization:

Brigham and Women's Harbor Medical Associates

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians

Mass General Brigham Integrated Care

Mass General Brigham Urgent Care

Newton Wellesley Medical Group

North Shore Physicians Group

Pentucket Medical Associates

Wentworth Douglass Health Partners

This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring high quality health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. MGBMG provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, behavioral and mental health, specialty care, outpatient surgery, endoscopy, imaging, lab services, infusion, and urgent care both digitally and in person in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

The OpportunityWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Patient Safety and Risk Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with hospital leadership, directors, managers, and staff across various departments to champion patient safety initiatives. You will support the Senior Manager of Patient Safety, Risk, and Patient Family Relations in implementing safety protocols and ensuring the highest standard of care across MGBMG. This role provides the unique opportunity to shape and drive equity-informed high-reliability concepts throughout the hospital.

As a key player in our ongoing commitment to patient safety, you will lead change management efforts, mentor junior staff, and coordinate complex projects across multidisciplinary teams. This is a dynamic role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work:

Your efforts will directly contribute to the safety and well-being of patients across our extensive healthcare network.

Hybrid Flexibility:

Enjoy the benefits of a predominantly remote role with occasional on-site engagements, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Innovative Environment:

Work in a forward-thinking, change-focused setting that values creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

Comprehensive Support:

We provide the technology, training, and resources needed for you to excel, whether working remotely or on-site.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day coordination of patient safety event management and lead equity-informed initiatives.

Collaborate with MGBMG leadership on medical peer reviews, patient care concerns, and serious adverse events.

Identify trends through data analysis and recommend corrective measures to enhance clinical quality.

Partner with regulatory agencies during site visits and compliance assessments.

Lead educational efforts to promote non-punitive reporting and equity-informed, high-reliability care across the organization.

Mentor and train patient safety staff, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.

3-5 years of progressive healthcare experience, with a strong clinical background.

Experience working in a large, complex healthcare organization is highly preferred.

Proven presentation, communication, and project management skills.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

When hiring, we look for candidates who not only meet the qualifications, but also possess positive attitudes, innovative spirits, and genuine passion for the work. A combination of skills, competencies, education, and experience may be substituted for our minimum requirements.

Special Requirements

Must be available during hospital/site-declared emergencies and for regulatory agency reviews as needed.

This position is primarily remote, but team members will also be expected to go onsite (Assembly Row Corporate Headquarters and System Hospital Sites) as needed.

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location

MA-Somerville-MGB Assembly Row

Other Locations

MA-Boston-MGB Remote See Posting for Details

Work Locations

MGB Assembly Row 399 Revolution Drive Somerville 02145

Job

Other

Organization

Mass General Brigham Medical Group

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours

40

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department

MGH PCS Quality & Safety

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2024

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