• Risk Management Associate

    Elderwood (Buffalo, NY)


    Salary

     

    $60,000 - $70,000 / Year

     

    Overview

     

    Risk Management Associate

     

    Elderwood Administrative Services, Buffalo, NY

     

    Are you detail-driven, data-savvy, and passionate about making a difference in healthcare? Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a Risk Management Associate to join our corporate Risk Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to directly support organizational safety, compliance, and cost-control initiatives - while applying advanced Excel and analytical skills to drive meaningful results.

     

    Why Elderwood?

     

    At Elderwood, we believe in delivering excellence in everything we do. Our Risk Management team plays a vital role in protecting our residents, staff, and facilities by reducing risks, ensuring compliance, and implementing proactive strategies across the organization. This position offers exposure to a wide range of insurance programs and operational strategies, with the chance to grow in a specialized field of healthcare risk management.

    What You’ll Do:

    As a Risk Management Associate, you will:

    + Support and collaborate with the VP of Risk Management to implement risk reduction strategies across multiple facilities.

    + Handle and report Workers’ Compensation, Professional/General Liability, and Auto insurance claims , working directly with insurance carriers and facility staff.

    + Analyze incident data and claim trends, preparing high-impact reports that guide leadership decisions.

    + Coordinate and ensure compliance with OSHA Recordkeeping, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements .

    + Maintain claim databases with precision and provide critical support for insurance renewals, audits, and compliance processes.

    + Partner with facilities to ensure consistent practices in incident reporting, employee injury management, and return-to-work programs.

    What We Offer:

    + Competitive salary and full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match).

    + Generous PTO and holiday package.

    + Professional development opportunities and exposure to advanced risk management practices.

    + A mission-driven culture where your work contributes to safer, stronger healthcare communities.

    + Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance, with time split between the office and remote work.

     

    Take your insurance and data analysis expertise to the next level - apply your skills where they matter most.

    Responsibilities

    Risk Management Associate:

    + Responsible for review, analysis and reporting of Workers’ Compensation, Professional/General Liability, Auto and other insurance line claims

    + Analyze trends and data to identify risk patterns and recommend mitigation strategies

    + Assist in developing and implementing risk mitigation programs to reduce incidents and associated costs

    + Provide education and strongly advocatesfor the return to work program

    + Manage return-to-work programs

    + Provide support to locations on OSHA Recordkeeping

    + Manage Surety Bond renewal process

    + Provide guidance to locations regarding applicable policies, procedures, and relevant laws/regulations.

    + Ensure adherence to federal and state compliance requirements, particularly those related to healthcare information privacy practices

    + Maintain Incident and Claim databases and files

    + Manage COI requests and distribution, maintaining internal database

    + Manage Vehicle Inventory

    Qualifications

    Risk Management Associate:

    + Associates degree required

    + Minimum of five (5) years’ experience reporting/handling Workers’ Compensation claims required; multiline insurance experience preferred

    + Demonstrable k nowledge of State Workers’ Compensation Laws and OSHA Recordkeeping

    + Strong understanding of HIPAA and confidential handling of PHI required

    + Must be proficient in Microsoft 365; intermediate/expert Excel skills preferred

    + Valid, current driver license for occasional travel (10%)

     

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    Posted Date2 weeks ago(9/25/2025 2:59 PM)

     

    Requisition ID2025-33632

     

    # of Openings1

     

    Area of InterestAdministration

     

    CompanyElderwood

     

    LocationElderwood Administrative Services

     

    Position TypeRegular Full-Time

     

    Salary$60,000 - $70,000 / Year