We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.
Position OverviewThe purpose of this position is to implement, administer and oversee an effective regional compliance program to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct, ensuring that Emerus complies with regulatory and legal requirements and the organization’s internal policies and procedures. The Hospital Compliance Officer will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and collaboratively work closely with the Market Chief Executive Officer in the regions assigned to support.
**This is a remote position requiring regular travel however, the ideal candidate will be based out of Dallas, TX and will travel regularly to our Las Vegas and Oklahoma City markets.
Essential Job Functions Provide Compliance Program Reports to the Subsidiary Governing Board on a semi-annual basisDevelop report and dashboards that help management and the Board evaluate the effectiveness of the program as well as mitigate potential risks and provide an objective and independent compliance function to the organizationRaising and escalating, as necessary, significant compliance issues and protecting confidential information obtained in the course of professional activities unless disclosure of such information is required by law, applicable regulation, or organizational policy, or if maintaining the confidentiality of such information would create an appreciable health or safety riskSchedule regular meetings with market leadership and staff, in order to ensure the presence and use of a planned, systematic approach to identify, prioritize and assess appropriate compliance related activitiesChair the market level Hospital Compliance Committee, Provide market level reporting for the Audit & Compliance CommitteeIdentification and design of compliance program initiatives as well as the assessment of progress, by assuming an active, involved role with all hospital leaders and staff and meeting with leadership and/or staff in the hospital locations on a regular basisEnsure that education and in-service training on various aspects of regulatory compliance is provided to all hospital leaders and staffUse manuals and guidelines, prepare, monitor, lead, and ensure organizational compliance with applicable standards, licensing and certification requirements, and directives promulgated by the organizationLead support role in State and Federal surveys and conducting mock surveys for readiness for initial licensure or complaints as well as assist facility leadership in preparing and sustaining accreditationCraft and track (as needed) corrective action plans for completion and conduct follow-up sessions with management as appropriate to foster successful completion and achieve complianceDevelop periodic reports of auditing and monitoring activities, findings, risk levels, recommendations, status or corrective action plans, and outcomesCollaborate with appropriate personnel for the development, review and implementation of compliance-related policies, procedures, educational initiatives or workflows relating to clinical, billing, coding or other business activities pertinent to the Compliance Program and the needs of the organizationConduct and/or assist with investigations of reported or identified allegation of violationsAssist in drafting self-reporting disclosure letters to government agencies and/or managed care payorsCoordinate or complete, as required, regulatory compliance, accreditation, performance improvement and risk management internal audits with departments within the organization – using best practices within the field – in order to comply with standards from State, Federal and Regulatory AgenciesParticipate in internal compliance audits and assist in interpreting audit findings, preparing and completing audit responsesProvide guidance and direction to personnel regarding health care laws and regulations, including but not limited to CMS CoPs, EMTALA, Anti-Kickback, Stark Law, HIPAA and NIAHO standard regulations Other Job Functions Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required35-40% Travel to facility locations as requiredPerform additional duties as assigned Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business, preferably in a healthcare related field3+ years of Hospital Compliance Program experienceCHC, CHPC, or CHRC requiredCPC, CPC-H, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)Billing and Coding experience using CPT, ICD-9/ICD-10 and HCPCS codes in an Emergency Medicine and Hospital environment, a plusICD-10 Training, a plusOptions Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs
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