Job Description

We\'re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

The Director - Compliance provides leadership, direction and oversight over the development, implementation, and effective functioning of the Mercy Compliance Program within a specific Hospital community. Facilitates policies and processes to support adherence to the Mercy Code of Conduct and Compliance Program Plan by Mercy co-workers and physicians serving in all assigned hospitals, clinics, Mercy-wide service lines, and post-acute facility locations. The Director reports to a Regional Director of Compliance and performs duties in a manner consistent with Mercy\'s mission and values.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor\'s Degree. You may be asked to provide proof of education.
  Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience in health care regulatory compliance required.
  Certifications: Certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) or become certified within 24 months of hire.
  Other: Must understand English both written and spoken, must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.
• Preferred Education: Master\'s Degree preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Previous healthcare compliance program experience preferred.

Description Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation and effective functioning of the Mercy Compliance Program at assigned hospital community. Assists in the creation of an annual work plan to address compliance initiative priorities identified through risk assessment. Advises leadership within assigned Community or service line(s) on issues concerning compliance matters, including recommending process improvements and controls to ensure compliance. Establishes standards for compliance and mechanisms to measure and monitor results.
• Directs and/or personally conducts investigations of reports of alleged violations of the organization\'s policies and procedures and/or regulatory requirements from various sources including Mercy\'s Compliance Hotline reporting system, SAFE, or through issues reported directly by Mercy co-workers. Assures resolution of each reported concern and documentation of each report, investigation process, findings and resolution in prescribed Mercy Compliance Program matters tracking system.
• Monitors updates to federal and state laws and regulations applicable to Mercy\'s ministry, and keeps leadership informed regarding compliance developments and risks relevant to Mercy operations. Periodically reviews and updates compliance policies, procedures, and practices, and assures that the hospitals, clinics and post-acute care facilities in the Community are in compliance with Mercy\'s Code of Conduct, and applicable law and regulations. Acts as a consultative resource to Community co-workers on compliance matters.
• Develops and maintains effective communication processes to facilitate reporting of compliance concerns, resolution of compliance concerns, and completion of proactive initiatives to support effective compliance throughout the region and/or assigned service line(s). Works collaboratively with Mercy Revenue Management, the Office of General Counsel, Business Risk Services, operations leaders and other Compliance team members, to share best practices, promptly resolve compliance matters and advance compliance initiatives throughout the ministry.
• Actively contributes to the development of Mercy\'s Compliance Education Plan.
• Organizes and leads compliance committee meetings. Provides regular reports to Compliance Committees, the Board(s) of Directors and Leadership within the assigned Community and the Ministry\'s Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and, where applicable, the Executive Director-Compliance for the Region of the assigned Community.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. Some travel is required for this position.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

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We\'re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We\'re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We\'re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that\'s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.