Facility Compliance and Privacy Officer

Job Description

Job Summary 

A Facility Compliance Officer (FCO) is responsible for facility level implementation, oversight, and ongoing operation of compliance programs. The FCO ensures compliance program responsibilities are met and assists the Senior Vice President, Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer (CCO) with the overall organizational compliance program. 

Essential Functions

• Ensures implementation of the corporate compliance program.
• Presents compliance training to all new staff.
• Escalates concerns or allegations of non-compliance or governmental agency requests, following the chain of command in a timely manner.
• Regularly communicates information and provides reports, including but not limited to, compliance-related activities, training, audits, and corrective actions regarding non-compliance.
• Collaboratively works with leaders to determine action plans regarding identified non-compliance.
• Reviews, coordinates communication, distributes, and implements compliance policies and procedures. Recommends policy changes, as necessary.
• Acts as Facility Compliance Committee (FCC) Chair ensuring adherence to standard agendas and appropriate coverage of facility-specific compliance issues or concerns.
• Facilitates auditing and monitoring of plans to determine compliance with established laws, regulations, company policies, and managerial guidelines.
• Investigates and analyzes risks, and assesses liability.
• Collaborates with leaders to ensure all required new hire and annual compliance and privacy training is completed and documented.
• Promotes an environment where employees are free to confidentially report instances of non-compliance.
• Maintains awareness of current laws, statutes, and regulations that impact healthcare operations and physician relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, Business, or related area; or equivalent relevant work experience required
• 2-4 years of experience in compliance or a related area preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and plan accordingly while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment.
• Ability to engage and effectively communicate, using strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal skills required.
• Ability to exercise good decision making skills.
• Knowledge of compliance program development and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and legislative and regulatory processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across various departments and levels of the organization.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.