Compliance Officer

Meaningful Work Experience
Work beside some dedicated, altruistic people who are pioneers at heart. Some employees have given their entire careers and lives to serve a people who suffer from dire socioeconomic conditions and who still fish and hunt for subsistence. These native Alaskan peoples embrace and encourage family values and love their community. The Native Alaskan people believe that their elders are to be respected and valued. Some other employees will give these native people a portion of their career, benefiting from the rich cultural experience and receiving satisfaction from giving to an underserved people. Those that come to a place called Bethel, Alaska will also serve over 58 villages that span a territory the size of Oregon. Many of these villages still do not have running water. These people truly appreciate the medical assistance provided to them, giving those that serve respect and honor.
Fair Compensation
Compensation for your profession is market competitive. Benefits are excellent with extremely low co-pays for full health insurance. A single person pays just $10 bi-weekly, a family $30 bi-weekly. The retirement plan is also very good with a matching program in addition to a generous amount put in your retirement for each and every employee.

Modern Technology Meets The Last Frontier
Although located in a area where no roads leads, incredibly, this JCAHO approved hospital is state of the art, and equipped with some of the finest technology on the market. If you wish to serve your fellow man, you will have the tools that will enable you to do so.
The Community – A Vast Wilderness Experience
Within just a few minutes from the city of Bethel, you can experience a solitude that you will not find in very many locations in the US. Nature abounds, fishing and hunting is plentiful, and if you wish to leave your house on a dog sled, just step out of your front door and GO! One of the employees has described this unique life, please read www.tundramedicinedreams.blogspot.com for information about the culture and life of Bethel and the surrounding villages.
The Opportunity
This position is responsible for planning, directing and managing the day-to-day compliance and internal audit functions for a health care corporation having a regional hospital with rural health clinics. In collaboration with the Office of General Counsel, establishes and implements an effective compliance program to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct. Responsible for identifying, assessing and correcting areas of compliance risk for the health system in an effective manner. Communicates and works with the Board of Directors, officers and front line staff. These responsibilities include educating, monitoring, auditing, advising and reporting of compliance efforts. Specifically, the Compliance Officer educates staff on the Code of Conduct and applicable compliance laws and regulations; responsible for the development of all appropriate monitoring and auditing plans to achieve effective results; updates and tracks all applicable policies and procedures; ensures appropriate investigation and resolution of all reports of non-compliance in a timely manner; and reports all tracked and trended program data. Finally, the Compliance Officer is responsible for directing the on-going management of HIPAA privacy and security; federal and state payor/payee compliance; anti-fraud functions; and any other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree. Master’s or professional degree in a healthcare field preferred. Excellent knowledge of healthcare and/or internal audit required. 3 years professional experience in a leadership capacity in a healthcare compliance office preferred. Superior interpersonal, analytical, computer skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of management in a diverse organization. Possess healthcare compliance certification from Healthcare Compliance Certification Board or similar organization or ability to obtain within one year of hire. Proficient in computer use.