St. Charles Health System · 3 days ago
Chief Compliance Officer
Bend, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expSt. Charles Health System is dedicated to creating America’s healthiest community. They are seeking a Chief Compliance Officer who will oversee the compliance program, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards while fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Directs the work of the compliance department, manages its budget, and supervises the compliance analysts, internal auditors, and privacy officers
Oversees compliance-related monitoring activities for the organization, and otherwise generally develops and oversees the Compliance Program consistent with the recommendations of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and industry best practices
Develops an annual compliance work plan, based on an annual risk assessment, and with input from the Compliance Steering Committee and ensures completion throughout the year
Oversees and administers the comprehensive, system-wide HIPAA Privacy Program. Works collaboratively with the Legal Department and with the Chief Information Security Officer on matters that relate to or involve the Privacy Program. Actively participates as a member of the SCHS External Data Governance Committee
Develops and oversees the annual risk-based audit plan and related programs and activities; coordinates and assists external auditors and consultants
Provides audits and other auditing services as requested by senior management, the Board of Directors, or any Board Committee
Develops, revises, implements, and disseminates compliance-related policies, procedures, training and education, and other similar materials
Identifies potential risk through a collaborative risk assessment process with key stakeholders, including the Compliance Steering Committee, incorporating relevant information obtained through internal audits and investigations, the compliance hotline, the OIG work plan, and recent enforcement trends
Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of verified violations of policy, rules, laws, and regulations including developing and implementing corrective action plans. In collaboration with the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Risk Officer, ensures violations or potential violations are reported to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required
Oversees investigations of compliance-related concerns and ensures the fair, prompt, and appropriate resolution of such concerns. Collaborates with the Legal Department, Risk Management, and Human Resources in such investigations when indicated
Leads organizational response to compliance-related investigations initiated by State and Federal regulatory agencies (e.g. - Office of Civil Rights, OIG, and Department of Justice) in consultation with, and at the direction of, the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Risk Officer
Oversees the conflicts of interest process and serves as initial reviewer of potential conflict of interest disclosures in consultation with, and at the direction of, the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Risk Officer
Collaborates with the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Risk Officer and the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer on the development and maintenance of an Enterprise Risk Management Program
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the health system’s compliance efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all company investigations and proceedings
Creates and maintains appropriate documentation of all compliance activities
Provides system level leadership to establish and maintain open lines of communication within the organization to encourage the prompt reporting of compliance concerns
Champions compliance as a core business principle and empowers caregivers and providers to speak up and do the right thing
May perform other duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
MBA, JD, MHA, or MHCDS
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC). Ability to meet St. Charles Health Systems driving requirements
Minimum ten (10) years' experience in audit, accounting, legal, or compliance in health care or related industry
Minimum five (5) years' experience managing a team in a health care organization with demonstrated skills in developing strong, collaborative teams
Established record of high level, practical experience in a multi-function, multi-entity environment, with competencies in system-wide program planning, management, and oversight
Proficient in collecting and analyzing business processes, workflows, and control relationships
Preferred
MBA with a concentration in Forensic Accounting, Data Analytics, or Healthcare combined
Some clinical experience would be a plus
Certifications in related areas such as Fraud (CFE), Risk Management (CRMA), Coding (CPC), or Privacy (CHPC)
Benefits
Eligible for in-state or out-of-state relocation bonus.
Company
St. Charles Health System
St. Charles Health System, and its associated hospitals, has provided quality health care to all those in need.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Gordon, MD
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Swafford
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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