Clinical & Healthcare Risk Specialist II - SMCS & SCP

Sutter Bay Hospitals

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Sacramento Until 9/16/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 18, 2026 Last posted July 18, 2026
Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

This role will travel between SMCS and SCP. Required to live within 60 minutes of SMCS. Regular onsite expectations.

Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of systems, programs and policies designed to reduce or eliminate loss/risk exposure. Conducts investigations or supports primary investigator in investigations related to clinical and non-clinical patient safety reports, provides analysis, identifies potentially compensable events, and follows-up with department as appropriate. Maintains case documentation and status in tracking system. Provides consultative services to affiliate leadership, staff and committees or task forces.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

  • Bachelor's in Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 years recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards and best practices related to healthcare risk management.
  • Knowledge of risk management process, best practices and methods used to limit exposure to liability and risk.
  • Knowledge of relevant healthcare privacy standards, laws and regulations.
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills with a keen attention to details.
  • Ability to identify and assess situations/issues presenting an existing or potential risk exposure.
  • Possesses investigative and interviewing skills to obtain the necessary information to draw logical conclusions.
  • Demonstrates a proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues and concerns.
  • Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.
  • Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
  • Ability to communicate through verbal and written means.
  • Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
  • Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
  • Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential information.
  • Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

Saturday, Sunday

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $106,745.60 to $160,118.40 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About this role

Summary

Develops and implements systems to reduce healthcare risk and enhances patient safety.

Job title

Clinical & Healthcare Risk Specialist II - SMCS & SCP

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

onsite in Sacramento, with travel within 60 minutes allowed; no remote work

Salary

$107k–$160k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

laws and regulationsrisk management processinvestigative skillsanalytical skillsconfidentiality

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

risk managementclinical safetyinvestigationscompliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sacramento, CA, USA

On-site City