About the position
The Senior Compliance Officer Reviews, evaluates and/or investigates compliance issues and/or concerns throughout the organization. This position will be responsible for collaborating with Internal Audit and other departments to monitor systems and processes in place to promote compliance with laws, regulations, and policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct. The Senior Compliance Officer conducts fraud and compliance awareness training and education outreach. Works with staff to provide an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct, stressing the importance of carrying out one's professional duties in a manner that contributes to the organization's reputation for ethical and business practices. In this role, you will work independently and provide guidance to business and operational leaders as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer. The Senior Compliance Officer delivers specialized, functional services, including training, policy and procedure development, internal investigations, controls auditing/monitoring, risk assessment, or other tasks.
Responsibilities
- Review, evaluate and investigate compliance issues and concerns throughout the organization.
- Collaborate with Internal Audit and other departments to monitor compliance systems and processes.
- Conduct fraud and compliance awareness training and education outreach.
- Promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct.
- Provide guidance to business and operational leaders as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer.
- Deliver specialized services including training, policy and procedure development, internal investigations, and risk assessment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of healthcare compliance or legal experience in a healthcare-provider environment with a Bachelor's degree; four years with a Master's degree.
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) is required.
- Preferred certifications include Certified in Healthcare Privacy (CHPC), Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC).
- Strong role model in integrity, professionalism, objectivity, and confidentiality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, assessment, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent project management skills including organization and follow-up.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of personnel.
- General knowledge of governmental healthcare regulations required.
- Ability to interact effectively with patients/customers.
Nice-to-haves
- Certified in Healthcare Privacy (CHPC)
- Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC)
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Recognition as one of the region's top employers
- Commitment to servant leadership and collegial working relationships.
