Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 137,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation seeks a Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer to lead the system's regulatory compliance program, report to the HHSC Board of Directors, and guide privacy initiatives across HHSC facilities.

The CCPO will oversee internal audit, advise on fraud and abuse regulations, coordinate with regional officers, and ensure compliance with federal and state health care rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field required.
• Master’s degree in healthcare or related field or law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HHSC’s Corporate Compliance and Privacy Program.
• Advise HHSC Board of Directors on regulatory compliance issues.
• Oversee internal audit function and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Support regional compliance officers and programs system-wide.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Privacy program management

Healthcare compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

Master’s degree in healthcare or related field or law

Job description

LOCATION: HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORP | Corporate Compliance

POSITION STATUS: 1.00 | Exempt Full-Time

SALARY RATE: $152,776.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

Salary will be negotiable based on the candidate’s years of relevant experience, special skill sets, etc. JOB

DUTIES: This position functions as the Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer (“CCPO”) for HHSC with a direct reporting line of responsibility to the HHSC Board of Directors for the purpose of advising and making recommendations to the Board about regulatory compliance issues and dotted line responsibility to the President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO). This position also has the function of setting direction for HHSC employees in regulatory compliance; in maintaining the effectiveness of the Corporate Compliance Program; in serving as a primary corporate resource for fraud and abuse regulations; in assisting HHSC in maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state rules and regulations impacting the health care services which HHSC facilities provide; in overseeing the internal audit function, and in acting as a consultative resource for reimbursement and regulatory issues.

The CCPO position takes a leadership role in the development, support and oversight of the system-wide HHSC compliance and privacy programs, as well as necessary updates and related activities and functions. The CCPO also provides support for HHSC regional compliance officers (“RCOs”) and regional compliance and privacy programs, with each regional system having primary responsibility for developing, implementing, maintaining, monitoring and updating its regional compliance and privacy programs and regularly reporting on such programs to its regional system board and to CCPO, the HHSC Corporate Compliance Committee and the HHSC system-wide board

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

A Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university in healthcare or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in healthcare or a related field or a law degree is preferred.

This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of related experience working in an acute hospital and/or integrated delivery systems or health care corporate compliance, and a broad knowledge of administrative and clinical hospital operations. Knowledge of regulations and laws that govern hospitals, long term care facilities, and physician practices is desirable.

A Master’s degree in healthcare or a related field or legal practice involving health law is preferred and may be substituted for 3 years of experience.

None required.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION: HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORP is located at 3657 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. For employment opportunities, please contact [phone] or [phone] (TTD/TTY), email: [e-mail] or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at [phone] or [phone] (TTD/TTY), [e-mail].