What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, System Compliance Officer position at Northbay Healthcare?
Job Description
At NorthBay Health the Vice President, System Compliance Officer (SCO) is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a robust compliance program for a small, integrated health system, including hospitals, medical groups, and associated entities. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this role ensures the organization operates in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while advancing NorthBay’s mission to improve the well-being of the community through high-quality, accessible care.
The SCO plays a pivotal role in promoting NorthBay’s vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice and embedding its values—Nurturing Care, Own It, Respect, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence—into every aspect of compliance. The SCO will also build, manage, and mentor a high-performing compliance team to support the organization's ethical and operational goals.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in healthcare administration, law, business, or a related field strongly preferred (e.g., JD, MBA, MPH, MHA).
- Licensure/Certification: Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or equivalent certification required.
- Experience: 7–10 years of progressive healthcare compliance, legal, or regulatory experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role. Proven experience in building, leading, and managing a high-performing compliance team. In-depth knowledge of CMS, OIG, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other healthcare regulations. Experience managing compliance in an integrated health system with hospitals and medical groups is preferred.
- Skills: Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities, with a track record of fostering collaboration and accountability. Expertise in policy development, regulatory analysis, and program implementation with a patient-centered approach. Strategic thinker with the ability to operationalize complex regulatory requirements into actionable initiatives. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in compliance technology solutions and data tools. High ethical judgment and alignment with NorthBay’s values: Nurturing Care, Own It, Respect, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. Collaborative leadership style that fosters trust and teamwork. Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, supporting NorthBay’s focus on excellence. Commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry trends to better serve the community.
- Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.
- Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 8-5 based on business need. Management exempt.
- Compensation: $280k to $290k based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.
About Us
At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.
These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.
NorthBay Health was born in Solano County and we remain committed to delivering advanced medicine here to the community we serve. That’s why we continue to invest in modernizing and expanding our facilities, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and pushing the limits of technology alongside other healthcare pioneers, such as the Mayo Clinic . Our competence, capabilities and practice of collaborating with some of the nation’s most advanced clinical institutions enable us to manage extremely complex cases right here.
Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.
To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/
Job Info
Job Category:Executive
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Job Shift:Day
Salary : $280,000 - $290,000
