Associate Director of Integrity and Compliance - Mercy Health Network - Mercy Medical Center - Full Time

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Associate Director of Integrity and Compliance - Mercy Health Network - Mercy Medical Center - Full Time','Full-time','Corporate Responsibility','Days','Days','80','80','None','None','IOWA-DES MOINES-MERCY MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will provide support to the Integrity
and Compliance Official, Privacy Official  (ICO) (PO) in the administration of Integrity
and Compliance/Privacy Program which addresses and provides a framework for
compliance with MHN’s Standards of Conduct and all applicable laws and
regulations. In the absence of the System Official will function as the System
Official. This individual functions in an independent and objective manner.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides assistance
in the administration and monitoring of Mercy’s comprehensive, uniform
Integrity and Compliance/Privacy Program in support of Federal guidance
regarding the elements of effective compliance programs.Provides
management and support for Mercy committees/workgroups. This includes
facilitating meetings, working with group leads to plan, coordinate and
document workgroup activities and deliverables.Investigates internal
and external Integrity and Compliance/Privacy investigations and
complaints through resolution, including Privacy and Security
investigations. May serve the entity Privacy Officer or may coordinate
with and assist the Privacy Official in Privacy/Security investigations.
Enters all information into Compliance/Privacy Software.Prepares the
Integrity and Compliance Officer  reports to the Audit and Compliance
Committee of the Board, other Boards, committees and compliance matters
and the progress of the Integrity and Compliance/Privacy Program.Ensures the
Integrity and Compliance and Privacy Officials at Skiff Medical Center and
Mercy-Centerville complete their  risk assessment annuallyMaintains
expert working knowledge of and disseminates applicable laws and
regulations.Ensures internal
and external resources are adequate and independent entity auditing and
monitoring resources are devoted to identify compliance and privacy risk
activities. Responsible for assisting to identify compliance/privacy risks
for Work plans.Participates
in development opportunities to further the effectiveness of Integrity and
Compliance/Privacy. Serves as a compliance subject matter expert in a
specific compliance area through coordination with the Integrity and
Compliance Officer. Provides
education to Mercy Medical Center, Mercy-Centerville and Skiff Medical Center
staff on compliance and privacy related issues.Provides
in-person compliance orientation to all new hospital employees twice
monthly.Recommends
changes to improve processes, strengthen controls, and promote compliance
and privacy.Provides
education to departments regarding audit findings, reimbursement impact,
identified compliance issues and risk mitigation.Maintains
audit statistics for tracking and trending purposes.Prepares and
presents audit reports and assists the Integrity and Compliance/Privacy
Officer to develop corrective action plans. Keeps Integrity and
Compliance/Privacy Officer informed of any significant findings detected
during an audit or monitoring project.Reviews
compliance audit reports prepared by internal and external auditors for
accuracy. Follows up with Integrity and Compliance/Privacy Officer on
development and implementation of action plans.Maintains a
high level of competency related to compliance and privacy by attending
appropriate workshops and seminars. Monitors federal and state rules and
regulations for compliance related changes that may impact the
organization.Provides assistance
with the daily operations of compliance department and completes special
projects as assigned.Provides Privacy/Security
education and ongoing monitoring as well as coordinating security
education activities with the Regional or local Security Officers. 
','!*!JOB REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):Bachelor Degree in Hospital Administration, Finance, Law, Accounting, Health Information Management, Nursing, Business or other related healthcare field required.Certification in Compliance and Privacy required within one year of hire.Experience (required and preferred):Two or more years of experience in health care Compliance /Privacy is required.Leadership experience in Compliance/Privacy is preferred.Must have the ability to work effectively in a large, geographically diverse system. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Language Ability:  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from groups of mangers, clients, customers, and the general public.Math Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Computer Skills:  Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0136220','Mercy Medical Center','Associate Director of Integrity and Compliance - Mercy Health Network - Mercy Medical Center - Full Time

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