Sr Compliance Officer

Sr. Compliance Officer

Full time, Benefits Eligible

Location: 1077 Gorge Blvd Akron, OH 44310

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:

Reviews, evaluates and/or investigates compliance issues and/or concerns throughout the organization. Collaborates with Internal Audit and other departments to monitor systems and processes in place to promote compliance with laws, regulations, and policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct. The role also conducts fraud and compliance awareness training and education outreach. Works with staff to provide an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct, stressing the importance of carrying out one’s professional duties in a manner that contributes to the organization’s reputation for ethical and business practices. Works independently and provides guidance to business and operational leaders as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer. Delivers specialized, functional services, including training, policy and procedure development, internal investigations, controls auditing/monitoring, risk assessment, or other tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Formal Education Required:

a. A Bachelor’s Degree
b. Master’s Degree preferred

2. Experience & Training Required:
a. Minimum of five (5) years of healthcare compliance or legal experience in a healthcare-provider environment with a Bachelor’s degree. Four (4) years of experience with a Master’s degree

b. Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) is required.
c. One or more of the following preferred - Certified in Healthcare Privacy (CHPC), Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC)
3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to be a strong role model in terms of integrity, professionalism, objectivity, and confidentiality
b. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to sell ideas
c. Possess excellent analytical, assessment, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills
d. Possess excellent project management skills including organization, thoroughness, and follow-up
e. Ability to be effective in a team environment with all levels of personnel from staff to senior management/physicians
f. General knowledge of governmental healthcare regulations required
g. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$41.15/hr - $61.72/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay