As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

JOB SUMMARY

The Compliance Manager contributes to Conifer Health’s (Conifer) purpose by providing day-to-day leadership to the compliance program designed to ensure Conifer fully complies with its Standards of Conduct and all applicable laws and regulations. The Compliance Manager supports his/her respective area(s) of Conifer’s Ethics and Compliance program related to Compliance Operations.

Develops, implements, and oversees core elements of the ethics and compliance program; including (1) maintaining and expanding visibility of the compliance program at all levels within the organization and (2) ensuring there is an effective compliance program and oversight in place to remain compliant with all applicable local, state, federal, and international rules, regulations and administrative requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Compliance Operations
  • Participates in and contributes to the development of the Annual Compliance Work Plan and related documents and assists in the execution of assigned Work Plan items.
  • Manages the organizational OIG/GSA exclusion screening process.
  • Manages the organizational Conflict of Interest process including assignment, monitoring for completion and coordination of review of disclosed activities.
  • Assists in the monitoring of education assignment and completion for both annual and newly on-boarded staff to support complete and timely education.
  • Manages the organizational Quarterly Compliance Certification process including process enhancement, completion, and coordination of disclosed responses.
  • Assists with general compliance program project management to support thoughtful and timely execution.
  • Assists in the review or revision of compliance department policies and procedures.
  • Partners and collaborates with leadership and business partners to communicate and integrate the compliance program throughout the organization.
  • Provides ongoing compliance-related support to team members and key decision makers, including compliance committee activities, Client requests organization of data, preparation of compliance presentation materials, and additional tasks as needed.
• Serves as an internal expert and advisor in compliance matters
• Collaborates with key leadership, team members, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout Conifer to promote a culture of compliance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work independently with little supervision and seek guidance as needed to clarify assignments or request for information.
• Excellent communication, customer service and time-management skills
• Possess basic business skills, an understanding of general compliance operations and department goals in the healthcare environment.
• Proficient with various desktop applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and/or Access.
• Intermediate knowledge of relational database management systems
• Must be a team player - Always willing to help in whatever way possible and go the extra mile to get the job done.
• Intuitive and skilled at problem solving in anticipation of customer request
• Have the ability to make logical correlations between data points to determine if analysis is accurate
• Detail oriented, meticulous, and accurate in completing tasks on time.

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Information Systems, Health Care Administration or related field or equivalent years of related Project Management experience required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

Include minimum certification required to perform the job.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred
• Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC) is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Telecommute

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.