What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Compliance Officer / Privacy Officer position at Conway Regional?
Conway Regional Health System (CRHS) and its subsidiaries have a long-standing reputation for conducting both business and patient care activities with the highest level of ethical behavior and in compliance with applicable governing laws, rules, and regulations. CRHS recognizes the problems that both misconduct and non-compliance in the healthcare industry can pose to society. CRHS is committed to ensuring that it consistently operates under the highest ethical, moral and legal standards. As evidence of CRHS’ commitment to continued compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, the Board of Directors has directed, by resolution, the development and implementation of a comprehensive Corporate Compliance Program.
Corporate Compliance Program -- The “Corporate Compliance Program” is:
- the compilation of all detailed, written policies and procedures which define how CRHS seeks to prevent non-compliance, detect it if it occurs, and take appropriate corrective action to ensure that such behavior does not recur.
- an effort by CRHS to ensure that such policies and procedures are implemented, followed, and continuously updated.
In addition, this position will serve as the Privacy Officer for CRHS and will oversee all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the Health System’s policies and procedures related to the privacy of and access to patients' protected health information (PHI) in compliance with federal and state laws and the Hospital's privacy practices (the "Privacy Polices").
Qualifications
PRE-HIRE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, law, or a related field, required
- One (1) year experience as compliance or privacy officer, or related position, required
- Certified Healthcare Compliance Professional (CHC) designation, preferred
