Corporate Compliance Officer

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Corporate Compliance Officer to lead its system-wide Corporate Compliance Program. The role oversees regulatory oversight, investigations, audits, and policy architecture, reporting directly to the Board and CEO.

Strong leadership and 10+ years in healthcare compliance are required, with CHC certification and law/regulatory expertise. Education should include a Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s or JD preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or JD preferred.
• CHC certification required; CHPC or CCEP preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in healthcare compliance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Stark Law, AKS, Medicare/Medicaid, and HIPAA.
• Proven history interfacing with federal/state regulators (OIG, CMS, OCR).

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the system-wide Corporate Compliance Program and annual Work Plan.
• Report to the Board and CEO on compliance program status.
• Chair Compliance Committee and foster strategic partnership with operations.
• Oversee privacy and data breach response; HIPAA/HITECH compliance.
• Manage investigations, audits, and external regulatory responses.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory affairs

Healthcare law

Stark Law

AKS

HIPAA

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or JD

Job description

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Job Details

Department: Corp. Compliance

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Baptist Health is seeking a Corporate Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead our system-wide Corporate Compliance Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that Baptist Health operates in strict accordance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Direct and expand the system-wide Corporate Compliance Program, including the annual Compliance Work Plan, Code of Conduct, and internal policy architecture.
• Provide regular reports directly to the Board of Trustees (Compliance-Audit Committee) and the CEO regarding the system’s compliance program.
• Chair the Corporate Compliance Committee, fostering a culture where compliance is viewed as a strategic partner rather than an operational hurdle.

Regulatory Oversight & Risk Mitigation

• Serve as the subject matter expert on healthcare fraud and abuse laws, specifically the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), False Claims Act (FCA), and EMTALA.
• Oversee the Privacy Office, ensuring robust HIPAA/HITECH compliance, managing the Privacy Officer and staff, and directing the response to any data breaches or OCR inquiries.
• Monitor and audit Fair Market Value (FMV) and commercial reasonableness documentation for physician compensation and real estate transactions.

Investigations, Auditing, & Enforcement

• Manage the corporate compliance hotline and direct all internal investigations concerning reported compliance, privacy, or ethical violations.
• Design and execute routine and focused auditing/monitoring activities across all clinical service lines and billing departments (Revenue Cycle).
• Coordinate with the Legal Department to manage responses to external audits, government subpoenas, or investigations (e.g., OIG, DOJ, CMS).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, or similar) or Juris Doctor (JD) is highly preferred.
• Certification: Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) through the HCCA is required. CHPC (Privacy) or CCEP (Compliance & Ethics) is a preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory affairs, or healthcare law within a complex hospital or health system.
  • Demonstrated mastery of Stark Law, AKS, Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations, and HIPAA.
  • Proven track record of successfully interacting with federal and state regulatory agencies (OIG, CMS, OCR).
  • The ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into actionable, operational processes for clinical staff.

This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.