Compliance Officer

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Reports to: Governing Board Chairperson

Department: Administration

Position Summary: The Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing the Northeastern Tribal Health System (NTHS) compliance program functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews, promotes and evaluates compliance issues and concerns. The Compliance Officer will monitor and report results of the compliance and ethics efforts of NTHS. Ensures consistently high levels of compliance with all laws and regulations while supporting growth. The Compliance Officer will review workflows, develop and/or review company policies and respond to policy violations accordingly.

Position responsibilities:

• Develops initiates, maintains and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
• Manages the oversight and compliance with any regulatory reporting.
• Leads Compliance Committee meetings.
• Collaborates with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
• Consults with general counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
• Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards of conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
• Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, develops and implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Provides reports on a regular basis and, as directed or requested. Keeps CEO and Governing Board informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
• Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the compliance website, (b) heightened awareness of Code of Conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
• Works with the Human Resource department and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees and ongoing training for all employees and managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Law, Healthcare Law, Healthcare Management or related field.
• Have or obtain American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC) Certificate.
• Exceptional knowledge of legal requirements and procedures.
• Management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Five (5) years’ experience in a Compliance Officer role preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
  
  

Reporting to this position: N/A

Indian preference applies. Applicants should submit an application, resume with a cover letter, and a copy of CDIB or Tribal membership card (if applicable) to Northeastern Tribal Health System, Human Resources Director, Audrey Fenoughty , P.O. Box 1498 Miami, OK 74355 or faxed to (855)745-3601. Selection of the qualified applicant is contingent upon drug screen and background check. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

• Monday-Friday
  
• Minimal overtime
• FREE Health, Vision, and Life Insurance to NTHS employees.
• 10 hours of personal leave (Annual and Sick) is accrued bi-weekly.
• 6% total match on 401K.

Advertising through 2/2/2024 or until filled.