Senior Compliance Officer

Summa Health Corporate Building
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
1077 Gorge Blvd Akron, OH 44310

Summa Health - headquartered in Akron, Ohio - is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the state. Formed in 1989 with the merger of Akron City and St. Thomas Hospital, our nonprofit system has 8,000+ employees; nearly 1,000 credentialed physicians; and buildings and facilities totaling more than 3 million square feet across our campuses. Summa Health strives to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to our patients and members and contribute to a healthier community.

Summary:
The Senior Compliance Officer Reviews, evaluates and/or investigates compliance issues and/or concerns throughout the organization. This position will be responsible for collaborating with Internal Audit and other departments to monitor systems and processes in place to promote compliance with laws, regulations, and policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct. The Senior Compliance Officer conducts fraud and compliance awareness training and education outreach. Works with staff to provide an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct, stressing the importance of carrying out one’s professional duties in a manner that contributes to the organization’s reputation for ethical and business practices. In this role, you will work independently and provide guidance to business and operational leaders as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer. The Senior Compliance Officer delivers specialized, functional services, including training, policy and procedure development, internal investigations, controls auditing/monitoring, risk assessment, or other tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Formal Education Required:
a. A Bachelor’s Degree.
b. Master’s Degree preferred.

2. Experience & Training Required:
a. Minimum of five (5) years of healthcare compliance or legal experience in a healthcare-provider environment with a Bachelor’s degree. Four (4) years of experience with a Master’s degree.
b. Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) is required.
c. One or more of the following preferred - Certified in Healthcare Privacy (CHPC), Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC).

3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to be a strong role model in terms of integrity, professionalism, objectivity, and confidentiality.
b. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to sell ideas.
c. Possess excellent analytical, assessment, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
d. Possess excellent project management skills including organization, thoroughness, and follow-up.
e. Ability to be effective in a team environment with all levels of personnel from staff to senior management/physicians.
f. General knowledge of governmental healthcare regulations required.
g. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

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