Baptist Memorial Health Care · 1 day ago
Compliance Officer
Starkville, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBaptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Compliance Officer responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of the compliance program. The role includes overseeing compliance education, investigating violations, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
GovernmentHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationWellness
Responsibilities
Compliance Officer's primary responsibility is design, implementation and effective operation of the compliance program
Have direct access to CEO and Board of Trustees
Not be subordinate to financial business office director/manager
Have authority to investigate compliance violations and act as needed
Have access to all needed information, including contracts, billing records and contractual arrangements
Board of Trustees will provide oversight of Compliance Officer's activities
Compliance Officer provides updates on a regular basis to CEO and Board of Trustees on progress of implementation and improvement of the compliance program
Oversee and monitor design, implementation and improvement of the compliance program in light of changes in regulatory and legal environment and conformity to ethical standards
Be responsible for developing, coordinating and participating in a multifaceted compliance education and training program that ensures all employees and affiliated parties are educated about Code of Conduct, corporate compliance program and other specific issues deemed necessary
Ensure independent contractors and agents who furnish services are aware of requirements of the compliance program with respect to coding, billing and marketing, among other things
Coordinate personnel issues with Human Resources to ensure List of Excluded Individuals and Entities, General Services Administration Debarment List and National Practitioner Data Bank have been checked with respect to all employees, medical staff and independent contractors
Work with CFO in periodic reviews, ongoing monitoring and evaluation of regulatory compliance in all business activities, and recommend development of internal systems and controls to reinforce compliance in those areas
Independently investigate and act on matters related to compliance, ensuring corrective actions are taken where compliance failures have been identified
Develop and manage Hotline system and other feedback mechanisms that encourage managers and employees to report suspected fraud and other improprieties without fear of retaliation
Be responsible, together with Audit and Monitoring Committee, to implement all necessary actions to ensure achievement of objectives of an effective compliance program by means of review, relevant training, system of consistent enforcement of rules and development/implementation of corrective action plans
Work with Board of Trustees in consultation with outside legal counsel in reviewing and updating Code of Conduct to ensure its continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees
Develop, maintain and revise compliance policies and procedures for general operation of the program and related activities to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct. Revise/update as needed
Oversee and manage performance of the compliance program and identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and provide specific direction for resolution of problematic issues, as well as general guidance on how to deal with similar situations
Prepare periodic reports and evidence for Board of Trustees on progress and effectiveness of compliance activities and efforts
Develop and oversee a system for uniform responses to violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and Code of Conduct and ensure proper reporting of potential violations of law to duly authorized law enforcement agencies
Establish audit controls and measurements to ensure correct processes are in place
Maintain a working knowledge of relevant issues, laws and regulation through periodicals, seminars, training programs and peer contact
Respond appropriately if a violation is uncovered, including direct report to Board of Trustees or external agency, if deemed necessary
As part of ongoing auditing and monitoring, Compliance Officer arranges for periodic independent evaluation of effectiveness of the compliance program
Performance of other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) or equivalent degree or corporate compliance certification
Five (5) or more years of experience desirable
Company
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Baptist Memorial Health Care is a non profit company that provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, cardiac, and clinical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Little
President and CEO
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