Director of Compliance Operations

About the Role

Join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our communities. As the Director of Compliance Program Operations, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our medical staff and advancing access to high-quality care. This position assists in the operation and management of the Company Compliance program, focusing on compliance program governance and operations, including designing culture initiatives through effective training, education, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop culture initiatives that include continuous compliance communications and effective training and education around key compliance risk areas.
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards.
• Oversee hiring, terminating, training, developing, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for staff.
• Drive compliance initiatives to successful conclusion, including the implementation of systems and support of corporate transactions.
• Manage the development and compilation of reports and meeting content for quarterly corporate compliance committee, Board reports, and Executive Leadership Team updates.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines and utilize judgment to solicit and develop appropriate content.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of protocols related to written compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct and Company-wide policies governing compliance risks.
• Manage the policy management system and the activities, agenda, and meetings of the Corporate Policy Committee.
• Review and analyze policies to ensure they are clear, concise, and complete.
• Manage the Compliance Department's process for responding to requests related to corporate transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support efforts to develop, maintain, and continuously improve documentation, workflow management, and project management tools to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
• Develop and continuously improve new-hire and annual compliance training, as well as reporting on completion.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Team and other areas of the company to develop specialized training around key risk areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information. Requires a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA) and skilled application of policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in a related role.
• Ability to manage broad, complex, and abstract problems involving company-wide issues.
• Develop solutions using substantial creativity, resourcefulness, innovation, negotiation, and diplomacy.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period. Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About the Organization

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed hospital offering inpatient, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care services. As the flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System and a Duke LifePoint hospital, it serves as a regional referral center known for clinical excellence. The medical center holds the highest level of care designations for Neonatal Care (Level 3) and Trauma Care (Level 1) and has received recognition from the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Conemaugh Memorial is committed to being a teaching hospital, offering seven medical residency programs, a School of Nursing, and Allied Health education programs.

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of LifePoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities across 29 states, including 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and over 170 additional sites of care.