Chief Compliance Officer

Position Description
Chief Compliance Officer

I  GENERAL SUMMARY

The Chief Compliance Officer oversees the Regulatory Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the organization. The position ensures the Board of Directors, management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that company policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the company’s Code of Conduct.GENERAL PURPOSE

The Chief Compliance Officer reports to the CEO and Board of Directors’ Corporate Governance Committee by monitoring and reporting results of the compliance/ethics efforts of the company and in providing guidance for the Board and senior management team on matters relating to compliance. The Chief Compliance Officer and the Compliance Committee, comprised of the company’s CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, General Counsels, and representatives from HR, Government Programs, are authorized to implement all necessary actions to ensure achievement of the objectives of an effective compliance program.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Regulatory Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Manages day-to-day operation of the Program.Develops and periodically reviews and updates Code of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees. Evaluate business operations and assess risks in governmental relations and business practices, systems, and strategies.Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, Employee Services, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Consults with legal department 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. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations.Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.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/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, to keep the Corporate Compliance Committee of the Board and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.Ensures proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required.Establishes and provides direction and management of the compliance Hotline.Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the Compliance Hotline; (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 Resources Department and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.Monitors the performance of the Compliance Program and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.

IV.  QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or J.D. desired.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years experience in a healthcare organization, to include demonstrated leadership. Familiarity with government programs, and operational, financial, audit, quality assurance, privacy/security, fraud and abuse and human resource procedures and regulations is a must.



The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.