Compliance Specialist SMS-3730

This position has the primary function of assisting the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer in the execution of the operations and duties of the SIU School of Medicine's (SOM) compliance program. This position will perform tasks related to the entire compliance program including but not limited to the conflict of interest, Stark and Anti-Kickback regulations, professional fee billing auditing program, research compliance, HIPAA, financial compliance, and other Federal and State law requirements applicable to the SOM. This position will provide other support to the Office of Compliance, SOM and affiliated faculty practice plan as it relates to compliance issues.

This position will administratively report to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer who reports to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) who reports to the Dean and Provost of the SOM. This position will work closely with the other staff members in the Office of the Dean and Provost, academic and administrative departments/units of the SOM and SIU HealthCare. Principal duties will be located at the SOM in Springfield, Illinois but occasionally travel will be required to SIU Carbondale and other affiliated academic and clinic sites.

Administration: 100%
A. Contributes to the development of Office of Compliance and Ethics policies and procedures.
B. Provide updates and reports on a regular basis or as directed to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, CCO, Dean and Provost, and senior SOM management regarding compliance operations, investigations, and other compliance efforts.
C. Personally investigate compliance allegations and/or potential violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, or the Code of Conduct as assigned. Maintain a uniform system for conducting investigations.
D. Personally conduct audits of SOM functions including but not limited to research operations, regulatory review committees, HIPAA privacy compliance, and professional fee billing.
E. Document and track issues and/or allegations investigated by the Office of Compliance and Ethics.
F. Evaluate issues raised via the compliance hotline.
G. Assist in the implementation and oversight of the research compliance program.
H. Assist in the implementation and oversight of the general compliance program across the organization.
I. Respond to questions posed to the compliance department in a timely, professional and accurate manner.
J. Facilitate the conflict of interest reporting program. Review and manage conflicts of interest as required by organizational policies, internal guidelines and applicable regulations.
K. Participate in and support the annual compliance risk assessment and work plan development process.
L. Participate in and contribute to the organization's compliance committee meetings.
M. Perform compliance functions and activities at the discretion of the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer.
N. Submitting recommendations to the Office of Compliance leadership for addressing institutional vulnerabilities and risk.
O. Supporting operational staff in the development of mitigation plans and/or corrective action plans for identified risks or noncompliance.
P. Participate in the development and presentation of compliance related training programs for diverse audiences.
Q. Be informed about regulatory changes that impact the organization. Evaluate potential impact of regulatory changes to the organization and at the direction of the Office of Compliance leadership, disseminate information and education about applicable regulatory changes.

Required Qualifications
1.Bachelors degree.
2.Minimum of 4 years of professional experience with at least 2 years in a healthcare compliance program, research compliance program or higher education program with demonstrated responsibility in the evaluation and identification of compliance issues, conducting investigations, developing policies/procedures/compliance risk assessments/work plans.
3.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of compliance issues that impact the healthcare, research and higher education organizations and best practices for risk mitigation.
4.Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Preferred Qualifications
1.Advanced Degree (Master's degree or JD)
2.Experience with research compliance programs, including Institutional Review Board regulations and federal conflict of interest regulations.
3.Experience with patient privacy rules, including federal and state regulations.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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