Director Hospital Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises Program Managers regarding management of entity compliance programs. Manages staff to perform the required duties of the function in an efficient and effective manner, and in accordance with applicable professional standards
• As Compliance Officer of all owned and contractually managed hospitals in their division, ensures that Compliance programs are developed to meet the expectations of the UNC HCS and conform to professional and regulatory standards. Performs organization-wide risk assessment(s) to identify areas most susceptible to exposure or otherwise needing review. Identify areas for inclusion in the annual audit plan. Maintains current and relevant expertise in key functional areas related to hospital compliance. Creates an organized compliance program that will include standards for auditing and education and a meaningful action plan for implementation.
• Identifies, documents, and measures specific goals of the department. Communicates in a clear and precise manner with all levels of professional staff including leadership and physicians.
• In collaboration with the Health Care System Physician Compliance, Privacy, and Audit offices, develops a comprehensive annual Compliance Plan risk assessment. The Director will present the risk assessment to committee and Boards for review and approval. Works collaboratively with other functions in the Compliance and Privacy Department regarding issues of concern.
• Periodically re-evaluates the control environment to adjust for internal changes, emerging issues and external developments. Provides a balanced coverage to all organizational segments based on priorities identified in the risk assessment and audit plan. Develops and leads education programs that support compliance with policies, regulations, and sound business principles.
• As Compliance Officer reports to hospital leadership and board and/or board committees regarding current matters, including regulatory guidance, planned and ongoing projects, audits results and corrective action plans, and departmental key performance indicators.
• Collaborates and advises within the Compliance and Privacy Department, as well as with other Health Care System departments, including Revenue Cycle and Legal, regarding regulatory guidance, policy development, and other emerging issues.
• Maintains or acquires certifications and memberships necessary to stay current on compliance and healthcare regulations in order to provide professional services in an effective and efficient process.

Qualification & Requirements

Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration or related field.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Certification in Health Care Compliance (e.g., CHC, CHPC, CHRC) required or completion within 12 months of hire.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Ten (10) years of Compliance experience or related functionality. Applicable work experience maybe used as equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Understands and applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

Benefits

Employment at UNC Health is so much more than just a job. We’re focused on your health, your wealth and your career. We realize incentives and benefits are an important part of your workplace journey.

The financial rewards of working for UNC Health go far beyond a paycheck. At UNC Health, the average value of benefits represents 35% of an employee’s overall total compensation.

UNC Health proudly offers employees, and their families, comprehensive benefit programs that are flexible in design, providing for varying levels of coverage, offering voluntary supplemental programs and personal tax advantages whenever possible.

In addition to traditional benefits, you can benefit from the many extras like academic assistance and discounted memberships around the community.