Position Summary: The Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing the Northeastern Tribal Health System (NTHS) compliance program functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews, promotes and evaluates compliance issues and concerns. The Compliance Officer will monitor and report results of the compliance and ethics efforts of NTHS. Ensures consistently high levels of compliance with all laws and regulations while supporting growth. The Compliance Officer will review workflows, develop and/or review company policies and respond to policy violations accordingly.
Position responsibilities:
• Develops initiates, maintains and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
• Manages the oversight and compliance with any regulatory reporting.
• Leads Compliance Committee meetings.
• Collaborates with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
• Consults with general counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
• Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards of conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
• Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, develops and implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Provides reports on a regular basis and, as directed or requested. Keeps CEO and Governing Board informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
• Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the compliance website, (b) heightened awareness of Code of Conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
• Works with the Human Resource department and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees and ongoing training for all employees and managers.
• Other duties as assigned.
Essential skills and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Law, Healthcare Law, Healthcare Management or related field.
• Have or obtain American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC) Certificate.
• Exceptional knowledge of legal requirements and procedures.
• Management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
• Five (5) years’ experience in a Compliance Officer role preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
Reporting to this position: N/A
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical Demands: The work requires lifting up to 100 pounds. Standing, kneeling, sitting for periods of time. The position required extended periods of time outside in inclement weather conditions such as cold and heat. Requires riding and operating equipment such as a tractor and lifts for periods of time.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.