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%) Join our Talent Community! Join our Talent Communityto receive updates on new opportunities and future events. Posted Date5 days 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