Compliance specialist Jobs in Savannah, GA

JOB TITLE : Optim Health System- Compliance Officer, Savannah, GA

Optim Health System is seeking a Compliance Officer to be responsible for implementing, training and monitoring compliance with regulatory compliance requirements for the system’s employees, medical staff providers, and vendors utilized by the health system. The Compliance Officer will report locally to the CEO of Optim Health System. The compliance program for the Health System is provided by Surgery Partners, and the Compliance Officer will also have a matrixed reporting structure to the Surgery Partners Chief Compliance Officer. Compliance Officer Duties include, but are not limited to the following :

• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices designed to ensure compliance with the requirements
• Making periodic (at least quarterly) reports regarding compliance matters to the SVP, Chief Compliance Officer of Surgery Partners
• Monitoring the day-to-day compliance activities engaged in by Optim Health System facilities and practices
• Assists with implementing the eight elements of the Surgery Partners Compliance Program at the Health System’s facilities
• The Compliance Officer will provide timely advice to Optim Health System’s operational leadership and others as needed

Optim Health System’s nationally recognized, physician-owned facilities include :

Optim Health System’s Orthopedic Centers of Excellence includes a collaborative partnership with Optim Orthopedics, Spivey Orthopedic Clinics, and other notable orthopedic practices across the region. Together this network of highly trained medical staff and board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians offer comprehensive, specialized treatment in multiple areas including orthopedics, neurosurgery, interventional pain management, general surgery, primary care / internal medicine, physical and occupational therapy, and athletic trainers.

JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Promote Compliance to Organization

Monitoring

Compliance Education

Issue Tracking

Collaboration / Leadership

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Information Management, Health Administration or similar degree. Equivalent work experience may substitute education requirements. Degrees in either Law or Accounting preferred.

EXPERIENCE / LICENSE :

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a mid level compliance professional in the healthcare industry. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) through the Health Care Compliance Association preferred.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS : Requires sitting and standing associated with normal office environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS : Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.