Compliance Officer

Position Summary:

Working with the Senior Director to develop, implement, and monitor an enterprise‐wide compliance and audit program that promotes a corporate culture of ethical and compliant behavior in keeping with federal and state regulatory requirements Assists in communicating the compliance and audit program to executive management and the Board of Directors Responsibilities also include conducting internal audits for the purposes of monitoring and detecting noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations, the design and implementation of education programs addressing compliance and The Guthrie Clinic Code of Conduct, the development of  compliance and privacy related policies and procedures, the investigation and status reporting of compliance and privacy concerns/issues, and the supervision of clinical coders who perform compliance audits of clinical documentation, coding, and billing.

Education, License & Cert:

Bachelor's degree, BS or BA in a healthcare, administration, accounting or related field

Experience:

• Three to five years in compliance in a health care organization
• Experience in conducting coding and compliance audits and developing corrective action plans helpful
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff effectively, including report writing skills • Effective time management, flexibility, and prioritization with project management
• Proficient computer skills (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to analyze information obtained from the clinical, billing, and financial databases
• Highly self‐motivated individual who works well independently and is able to make decisions and follow through
• Work well under pressure while meeting internal and external reporting requirements and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of medical information and other sensitive data

Essential Functions:

1. Development, execution, and monitoring of the Compliance Program
2. Responsible for the development of an annual audit workplan designed to reduce the exposure of non‐compliant practices throughout The Guthrie Clinic, and provide employees the ability to audit/monitor actions and practices within their own area, department, or entity 
3. Conduct/recommend  internal audits for the purposes of monitoring and detecting noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations
4. When noncompliance is detected, recommend a solution and monitor to ensure that the recommendations have been implemented
5. Facilitate independent audits performed by management or their designee of compliance related activities
6. Formalize and monitor systems to enable employees to report instances of noncompliance or suspicious activity without fear of retribution
7. Ensure the reporting system is publicized and that allegations of noncompliance are investigated and responded to promptly
8. Assess and implement changes on an on‐going basis to improve the prevention/detection of any noncompliance behavior and/or practices
9. Develop and coordinate appropriate compliance training and educational programs for all employees, incorporating the organization’s commitment to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as internal policies, procedures, and ethical requirements  
10. Assess the need for additional training and education, with focus on identified high risk areas

2. Education

3. Communication

Other Duties:

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.