Chief Compliance Officer (Hybrid)

Cottage Health seeks a Chief Compliance Officer responsible for overseeing the Corporate Compliance Program for Cottage Health, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues or concerns within the organization. The Chief Compliance Officer plans, develops and implements an effective corporate compliance program for Cottage Health to ensure that all federal, state and local rules and regulations are followed in accordance with the law and internal policies and procedures. Identifies and assesses risks and exposures in various areas of the organization and its entities and makes recommendations to minimize or eliminate those risks. Responsibilities include:

• Annual audit plans are developed based upon risk assessments to assure compliance with established policies and regulatory and legal requirements to safeguard the assets of the organization, assure accuracy and reliability of data, and promote operating efficiencies. 
• As appropriate, coordinating with the Internal Auditor, monitoring conflicts of interest, direct responsibility for HIPAA Privacy and Security, Laboratory (PDL) Compliance, and other regulatory program administration as may be necessary. Also, provides leadership and direction for all Information Technology Security and compliance related initiatives including the planning, architecture, operations, and monitoring of all IT security programs.

Qualifications:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. 

Education:

• Minimum: Graduate degree in Nursing, Hospital Administration, Finance, Law, Accounting, Health Services Management, Information Management or Business required.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: Certification In Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Public Accounting, HealthCAre 
• Privacy (CHP), or Internal Auditing.

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum: A well-developed understanding of compliance, organizational development, quality assurance, and fiscal operations, HIPAA and the role of the Information Privacy and Security Officer role. Familiarity with health care laws, regulations and standards.

Years Of Related Work Experience:

• Minimum: Ten (10) or more years of progressive leadership experience in health care compliance, finance, audit, administration, or operations; with a minimum of 5 (five) years leading system level corporate compliance programs.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices.  We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.  Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
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