Compliance Director Illinois

Department:

10107 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Compliance and Integrity

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This position has direct responsibility for the state-based Advocate Health Compliance Operations in Illinois.

Pay Range

$66.85 - $100.30

Major Responsibilities:

• ​​​Directs and monitors the compliance program across Advocate Health within applicable areas of responsibility, ensuring the program aligns with industry standards and promotes compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, rules, and applicable guidelines.​​ 

• ​​​Directs and conducts compliance investigations and resolution of identified compliance concerns, regulatory violations, and policy violations within applicable areas of responsibility. Analyzes root causes and trends and facilitates process improvement to prevent recurrence​​. 

• ​​Reduces organizational risk by directing and conducting risk assessments within applicable areas of responsibility as part of the enterprise-wide compliance risk assessment process and by defining and overseeing audits and other compliance work plan activities to mitigate identified risks​. 

• ​​​Directs, creates and delivers education and awareness activities, including compliance education, guidance documents and other reference tools, designed to prevent and correct issues related to regulatory compliance and ethical conduct.​​ 

• ​​​Serves as internal expert and advisor in compliance matters related to regulations within applicable areas of responsibility. Communicates new developments that affect specific departments and/or the entire organization.​​ 

• ​​​Partners with operational leaders and other key partners to develop, maintain and direct implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance and ethical conduct within areas of responsibility.​​ 

• ​​​Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.​​ 

License/Registration/Certification Required:

• ​​Health Care Compliance (CHC), Health Care Privacy Compliance (CHPC), Health Care Privacy and Security (CHPS), Health Care Research Compliance (CHRC) or comparable certification​​

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in ​health care administration, medical coding, health information management, clinical practice, clinical research, or related field

Experience Requirements:

• Typically requires 7 years of experience in a health care compliance/regulatory role within a complex environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• ​​​Demonstrated ability to lead diverse work teams in a complex matrix management structure.​ 

• ​​​Advanced knowledge of federal and multiple state health care regulations related to applicable areas of responsibility and the ability to analyze regulations to determine appropriate action in applying them to operational procedures and practices.​ 

• ​ ​​Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and/or complex interactions with physicians, leaders, internal and outside legal counsel and regulatory agencies.​ 

• ​ ​​Knowledge of risk analysis and risk management principles.​ 

• ​ ​​Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, including expertise in leading multiple large projects simultaneously.​ 

• ​ ​​Skills in developing sound proposals and in implementing a comprehensive program.​ 

• ​ ​​Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of team members and leadership and to address difficult and controversial issues. 

• ​ ​Strong planning, problem-solving and change management skills. 

• ​ ​Demonstrated ability to function as a mentor, role model and teacher. 

• ​ ​Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others. 

• ​ ​Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software. Demonstrated ability to prepare spreadsheets and presentation materials.​ 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• ​​​This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions. ​​ 

•  ​​Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.​ 

•  ​​Exposed to a normal office environment.​ 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.