Job Title: Associate Risk Manager
Primary Location: York, PA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Position Type: Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage – April through August 2026)

Overview

TalentFish is casting a line for an Associate Risk Manager. This is a contract role in York, PA (hybrid). The reason this position exists is to provide coverage during a maternity leave while ensuring continuity in managing professional liability claims, supporting litigation activities, and maintaining risk management operations within a healthcare environment.

What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)

• Master's degree with 5+ years of professional liability claims experience OR Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience

• Strong experience handling medical malpractice and professional liability claims

• Background in:

  • Insurance claims (highest priority)

  • Healthcare risk management

  • Litigation or paralegal work

• Experience working with:

  • Physician, hospital, institutional, and allied health liability matters

• Understanding of claims processes, litigation support, and risk evaluation

• Experience with commercial insurance is a plus

• Ability to analyze complex cases and communicate effectively with legal teams and leadership

What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position)

• Manage insurance claims and support defense counsel throughout the claims lifecycle

• Evaluate risk exposure and assist with securing appropriate insurance coverage

• Conduct investigations into incidents involving alleged patient or visitor injury

• Participate in risk assessments such as Root Cause Analyses (RCA), PRAs, and FMEAs

• Review event reports and assist with patient safety investigations and regulatory considerations

• Analyze litigated claims to identify trends and reduce overall litigation costs

• Support development of litigation strategies in collaboration with legal counsel

• Track, report, and communicate litigation trends and risk metrics to leadership

• Coordinate with outside counsel on claims handling, discovery, legal costs, and settlements

• Review and approve legal invoices to ensure accuracy and appropriateness

• Identify, gather, and preserve materials relevant to litigation and investigations

• Develop reporting and provide updates to leadership on active and potential claims

• Deliver education and guidance on risk management topics across the organization

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position is $80-85 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.

At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!