Compliance Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, CMS, OSHA, FDA, and other relevant laws, ensuring the hospital remains compliant with healthcare industry standards.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Assist in the development, review, and enforcement of policies and procedures that comply with regulatory and legal standards.
• Auditing and Monitoring: Conduct regular audits and assessments of hospital practices, procedures, and documentation to identify potential compliance risks.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver compliance training for staff and healthcare providers on regulatory updates, ethical standards, and risk management practices.
• Investigations: Lead investigations of potential compliance violations, report findings to senior management, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit detailed compliance reports to management, including updates on compliance status, risks, and any corrective actions taken.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks related to non-compliance, and work with the legal team to mitigate any risks associated with medical practice, patient safety, and confidentiality.
• Collaboration: Work with various departments to ensure that compliance issues are resolved efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law; required.
  • Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a healthcare compliance role, preferably within a hospital or medical facility.
  • Experience with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, CMS, OSHA, etc.) and auditing.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Certifications:

• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) or similar compliance certification.
• Certification in HIPAA Compliance preferred.
• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP).
• Certification in Health Care Privacy and Security (CHPS) or Certified in Healthcare Privacy (CHP).